Aircraft Description
N6401X is a 1999 Bell 206B, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to City of Memphis in Memphis, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 4, 2004. The registration certificate was issued on February 14, 2000. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C20J engine producing 420 horsepower, N6401X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A867CC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6401X was last updated on September 9, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Bell 206B JetRanger, one of the most successful light helicopters in aviation history, revolutionized civilian rotorcraft operations worldwide. First flown in 1971, it was a single-engine turboshaft helicopter that could carry one pilot and four passengers. With a 33-foot rotor diameter and maximum speed of 140 mph, the aircraft established itself as the workhorse of commercial helicopter aviation. Manufactured by Bell Helicopter, over 4,400 Model 206A/B variants were produced through 2010. AviatorDB tracks 4,083 Bell aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is B06.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N6401X. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2010 | ERA10TA292 | Substantial | None | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and the certificated flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing. |
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC