NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N2779B and the event date: after October 26, 1971, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
NTSB DEN02FA065Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaton, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the static wire. Factors were the static wire, and the glaring sunlight condition.NTSB FTW94LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBelen, NMThe hard landing due to a delayed flare and improper touchdown. A factor was the loss of engine power.
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N2779B and the event date: after October 26, 1971, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20020627013869ARaton, NM(.19) On June 27, 2002, at 0758 mountain daylight time, a Bell 206BIII helicopter, N2779B, was destroyed following impact with transmission lines while maneuvering near Raton, new Mexico. The commercial pilot and his passenger were fatally injured. Aero west…Accident 19940327006799APwr Off Vert Land/Autorotate · Belen, NMLost power en route. Made hard landing. Damaged skids. Fuselage. Rotors chopped off tailboom P3 line leaking.
Other aircraft with N2779B · 1
The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N2779B now.