# N16640: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 1
- Last cancelled: October 6, 1988
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=16640
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16640

## Aircraft that carried N16640

- [Cancelled 1988-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N16640-1988-10-06): Bell 206B, S/N 2074. Triennial form not returned

## FAA accident and incident reports on N16640 (4)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 19850131012059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850131012059I), Jan 31, 1985: Bell 206B (N16640), Cameron, LA. Engine spooled back to 38 percent N1 at cruise. Safe landing. Bleed air sensor line on compressor cracked.
- [Incident 19850110004879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850110004879I), Jan 10, 1985: Bell 206B (N16640), Grand Chennier, LA, Minor damage. Experienced power loss. Landed on beach. Crack found in fuel line PN6875631.
- [Incident 19810616042779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810616042779I), Jun 16, 1981: Bell 206B (N16640), Sabine Pass, TX, Minor damage. Pilot attempted liftoff while still tied down, poor pre-flight.
- [Incident 19790812030609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790812030609I), Aug 12, 1979: Bell 206B (N16640), Intracoastal Ci, LA. Loud explosion in flight. Needles split, engine out light came on. Failed number 6353337 compressor case halves.

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