# N59541: 1974 Bell 206B, registration cancelled 2015-04-09

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: April 9, 2015
- Status when cancelled: Second renewal notice
- Airframe: [Bell 206B](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206b) (registry code 1181511)
- Engine: [Allison 250-C20 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-250-c20-series) (registry code 03020)
- Data sheets: [TCDS H2SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H2SW), [TCDS E4CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E4CE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 1412
- Year built: 1974
- Type of aircraft: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Airworthiness: Restricted, agriculture and pest control
- Airworthiness date: June 14, 2005
- Certificate issued: September 30, 2004
- Last registry action: April 9, 2012
- Mode S code: A7B2F8
- Owner when cancelled: [English Air Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENGLISH%20AIR%20SERVICE%20INC)
- Location: [Santa Maria, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Maria)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 34.8483° N, 120.4829° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 93455, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59541
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=59541
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N59541-2015-04-09

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Bell 206B: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206b.md

## Service difficulty reports (4)

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR ALG2001F00010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ALG2001F00010), May 31, 2001: FILTER. CORRODED. FOUND DURING FIELD MAINTENANCE INSPECTION. RUST FOUND ON FILTER ASSEMBLY BODY.
- [SDR 97ZZZX256](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX256), Oct 16, 1996: OUTER SHAFT. MAKING METAL. FIELD REPORTED FREEWHEEL ASSEMBLY 'MAKING METAL'. FOUND ROLLER BEARING P/N 206-040-205-005 SPINNING IN OUTER SHAFT, GALLING SHAFT I.D. MAKING METAL.
- [SDR 96ZZZX111](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX111), Nov 8, 1995: LINK IDLER. WORN. DAILY INSPECTION FOUND BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. PARTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT: 4 EACH 206-010-338-001 SPACERS, 4 EACH 206-010-337-001 BEARINGS, 2
- [SDR 96ZZZX110](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX110), Nov 8, 1995: LEVER ASSY. WORN. DAILY INSPECTION FOUND BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. PARTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT: 4 EACH 206-010-338-001 SPACERS, 4 EACH 206-010-337-001 BEARINGS, 2

## NTSB investigations (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ERA15CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA018), Oct 16, 2014: Bell 206B (N59541), Prattville, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW80FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FA081), Jun 1, 1980: Bell 206B (N59541), Intercstl City, LA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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.

- [Accident 20141016018859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141016018859A), Oct 16, 2014: Bell 206B (N59541), Prattville, AL, Substantial damage. Fuel exaustion during approach to landing
- [Accident 19800601018069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800601018069A), Jun 1, 1980: Bell 206B (N59541), Intracoastal Ci, LA, Destroyed. Heard bang in rear of aircraft on liftoff. Went into water in nosedown spin. Tail rotor drive shaft coupling broke.

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