N88987

Cancelled 2013

Deregistered aircraft · 1961 Bell UH-1B · Lycoming T-53 series

Cancelled: May 17, 2013
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 61-0724
Year built: 1961
Type: Rotorcraft
Engine: Turbo-shaft
Airworthiness: Experimental, racing
Airworthiness date: September 26, 1980
Certificate issued: July 17, 1986
Last registry action: December 2, 1989
Mode S code: AC42D4
Owner when cancelled: Pacific Helicopters Inc
Location: Hamilton, MT
Owner type: Corporation

Airframe modelBell UH-1BADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelLycoming T-53 seriesTurbo-shaft

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.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N88987 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB ATL87LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBay Minette, ALDuring a logging operation, the helicopter experienced a complete engine failure shortly after attempting a pickup. The pilot entered an autorotative glide. The helicopter impacted the water and sank. The wreckage examination disclosed that the compressor…Apr 21, 1987 · Destroyed

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N88987 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19870421061429APwr Off Run Land (Autorotation · Bay Minette, GAThe helicopter lost engine power during hover, landed in a marsh and rolled over. Turbine compressor had failed.Apr 21, 1987 · Destroyed