NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N51717 and the event date: after December 2, 1948, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
NTSB CHI93LA212Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBuckner, MOThe nut backing off the connecting rod bolt resulting in rod failure. A factor involved in this accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot in command to make a run on landing.NTSB MKC79DCJ30Accident · No injuriesClosedAuburn, NE
FAA incident reports · 3
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N51717 and the event date: after December 2, 1948, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
Accident 19930614025209APwr Off Vert Land/Autorotate · Buckner, MOEngine thru a rod through engine case during powerline survey. Struck shed on autorotation. Engine 30 hrs over tbo.Incident 19810908067179ILevel Off Touchdown · Shenandoah, IARear struts low. Landed tail low. Blades and tail section went into mud puddle along side of landing pad.Accident 19790728021059ALow Level Operations · Auburn, NEHelicopter settled into cornfield during ag training flight. Factors: low rotor RPM, hot humid day, misjudgement.
Other aircraft with N51717 · 2
The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N51717 now.