N607RA - 1971 BELL 206B - Complete Aircraft History & Registry Information

Quick Facts & Current Owner

Current Owner
RANGER AVIATION LEASING LLC
Location
DOVER, Delaware
Registration Status
Active until 04-30-2021
Serial Number
678
Last Seen on Market
Never Listed
Last Seen Airborne
No Recent Activity
Last FAA Action Date
January 2018
Owned Since
September 2016
Location of N607RA in DOVER, Delaware

About the BELL 206B

The Bell 206B, also known as the JetRanger, is a general aviation aircraft designed and manufactured by Bell Helicopter. This model is a part of the 206 series and has a remarkable history in both civil and military aviation. The development of the Bell 206 began in the early 1960s, with the goal of creating a versatile, reliable, and efficient helicopter that could meet a variety of needs, from corporate transportation to emergency medical services, and could also be adapted for military use.

The Bell 206B was introduced as the Bell 206A in 1967 after a redesign of the original prototype, which was initially rejected by the United States Army. Its sleek design, combined with advanced features for the time, contributed to its immediate success in the civilian market. The


Flight History and Activity for N607RA

No flight activity has been observed for this aircraft since 2022.

This could indicate the aircraft is in storage, undergoing maintenance, or operating in areas without flight tracking coverage.

Maintenance and Safety Records

Safety Record Summary

  • 2 accident/incident report(s) on file

Accident and Incident Reports

August 07, 2018 - MESA, Washington

Damage Level
Substantial
Description
PILOT LIFTED OFF FROM LOADING AREA WITH 60 GALLONS WATER AND 25 GALLONS OF FUEL. FOR CLEANOUT RUN.ACCELERATED TO 50 MPH AND ENDED RUN AND REVERSED RUN ,IN THE LEFT PEDDLE CHECK,THE PILOT SETTLED WITH POWER, DUE TO LACK OF FORWARD SPEED, AND TIMELY CONTROL INPUTS.THE PILOT MADE A HARD LANDING WITH THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINING SEVERE DAMAGE AND SUBSEQUENT FIRE AND TOTAL DESTRUCTION. THE PILOT EXITED BURNING WRECKAGE UNINJURED.

August 07, 2018 - Basin City, Washington

Damage Level
Destroyed
Description
The pilot had completed agricultural spray applications in the helicopter and was flying a "rinse-load" to clean the product hopper tank. The wind was from the southeast about 3-5 knots. The pilot reported that he conducted a brief spray run about 50 mph and then applied left pedal input and slightly lowered the collective control to assist him in looking to his left to view the spray pattern; the helicopter immediately began "shaking" and turning rapidly to the left. The pilot pulled up on the collective control and applied right pedal to stop the left yaw. The helicopter continued to "shudder," and the pilot noticed that the helicopter was at a low airspeed and descending. He attempted to regain airspeed, and when the helicopter was about 5 to 10 ft above the ground, he attempted to level the helicopter before the skids contacted the ground. The helicopter impacted the ground and caught fire immediately; a significant portion of the helicopter was destroyed or damaged by the fire. Postaccident examination of the remaining wreckage did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot's event description, combined with the benign weather and lack of any physical evidence of mechanical failure, suggest that the accident was pilot induced. When the pilot simultaneously climbed and slowed the helicopter, he also initiated a left yaw by applying left antitorque pedal. That left yaw was amplified when the pilot lowered the collective. At this point, the helicopter was still decelerating, which resulted in airflow changes across the rotor disc, a loss of translational lift, and the beginning stages of vortex ring state, which likely caused buffeting that the pilot reported as a "shudder." Increasing the collective to stop the left yaw also likely increased the stalled area of the rotor disc, strengthening the vortex ring, decreasing rotor efficiency, and increasing descent rate. Because of the helicopter's low altitude, there was insufficient ground clearance for recovery before ground contact.

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Aug 2018

Accident/Incident

Accident with destroyed damage




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Aug 2018

Accident/Incident

Accident with substantial damage




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Jan 2018

Registration

Registered to RANGER AVIATION LEASING LLC in DOVER, DE




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Sep 2016

Registration

Registered to RANGER AVIATION LEASING LLC in DOVER, DE




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Aug 2013

Registration

Registered to MARKS AVIATION GROUP LLC in LAFAYETTE, LA




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Apr 2011

Registration

Registered to MARKS AVIATION GROUP LLC in LAFAYETTE, LA




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Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns N607RA?

N607RA is currently registered to RANGER AVIATION LEASING LLC in DOVER, Delaware.

What type of aircraft is N607RA?

N607RA is a 1971 BELL 206B with serial number 678.

Has N607RA been in any accidents?

Yes, N607RA has 2 accident/incident report(s) on file with the FAA/NTSB.

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