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N16696

Not registered

N-number · 1 earlier aircraft

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Registered now: No
Earlier aircraft: 1
Last cancelled: September 17, 2013

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026. The mark may be reserved or free to assign.

Aircraft that carried N16696 · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N16696 now.

2013Stephens John R EXEC 162F · S/N 6171Cancelled Sep 17, 2013 · Exported to New Zealand · Hickory Creek Aviation Inc, Wilmington, DE

NTSB investigations on N16696 · 2

Of this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it.

NTSB NYC94IA023Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 206L · New York, NYInadequate maintenance which resulted in the improper alignment of the 'O' ring on the spur adapter gear drive which caused lack of lubrication and wear of the gear drive and the disengagement of the compressor and turbine.Oct 29, 1993 · No damage NTSB NYC82FHJ04Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 206L · New York, NYThe accident involved two Bell 206L helicopters that were parked beside one another, but headed in opposite directions. When the pilot of N49575 arrived, the other helicopter, N16696, was operating with the rotors at about 60% RPM (flight idle) while…Apr 25, 1982 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports on N16696 · 5

Filed on this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it. Each report names the aircraft it was matched to.

Accident 19931023052599ABell 206L · New York, NYLost power on sightseeing flight. Inflated floats landed on river. Worn splines uncoupled. Bad o ring blocked oil.Oct 23, 1993 Incident 19871221077079IBell 206L · Manhattan, NYOn tiedown of main rotor blades, observer pilot allowed blades to come in contact with blades of another helicopterDec 21, 1987 · Minor damage Incident 19870313016899IBell 206L · Plainsboro, NJExplosion heard, helicopter yawed with a jolt. Autorotation without incident. Compressor section had rips and holesMar 13, 1987 · Substantial damage Accident 19820425015622ABell 206L · New York, NYIdling rotors were struck by adjacent helicopter N49575 that had started engine. Loading passenger hit by debris.Apr 25, 1982 · Substantial damage Incident 19790213005219IBell 206L · Jamaica, NYLoud noise on liftoff. Pilots door latch assembly improperly adjusted.Feb 13, 1979