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N3179X

Not registered

N-number · 2 earlier aircraft

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Registered now: No
Earlier aircraft: 2
Last cancelled: August 10, 2009

From the FAA registry file of October 31, 2026. The mark may be reserved or free to assign.

Aircraft that carried N3179X · 2

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N3179X now.

2009Bell 206B-III · S/N 3756Cancelled Aug 10, 2009 · Sale reported · Built 1983 · Xxx, OK 1974Cessna 150G · S/N 15064579Cancelled May 7, 1974 · Exported to Canada · Grigsby Earl C, Highland, CA

NTSB investigations on N3179X · 3

Of this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it.

NTSB ANC95LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to follow the information in the flight manual concerning the use of the particle separator kit and deflector kit when operating in falling snow. Factors were the rough terrain in the forced landing area and no installation of the…Dec 4, 1994 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX86LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B-3 · Waimea, HIWhile on a local flt, the plt descended to aprx 500 ft AGL and flew the helicopter along a coastal area. He reported the helicopter suddenly lost power and he initiated an autorotative landing to the beach where the helicopter 'had a hard landing.' An exam…Jan 16, 1986 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX85LA282Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B-III · Lahaina, HIThe pilot reported that the engine failed at an altitude of 800 feet MSL during the climb to cruise phase of a sightseeing flight with 3 passengers on board. The acft landed in the surf of the pacific ocean and damaged the tail rotor. The pilot and passengers…Jun 15, 1985 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports on N3179X · 3

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

Accident 19941204040509ABell 206B · Kenai, AKEngine flame out. Autorotated to beach hard landing. Rolled. Not equipped for operating in snow. No particle kit.Dec 4, 1994 · Substantial damage Accident 19860115075759ABell 206B · Waimea, HILoss of power during cruise with a hard landing on autorotation. Found a broken pneumatic line at fuel controller.Jan 15, 1986 · Substantial damage Accident 19850615038129ABell 206B3 · Lahainai, HICollided with surf on forced landing after engine failed. Water found in fuel system. Water in vent tube in error.Jun 15, 1985 · Substantial damage