# D & K BABY BELLE

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 056311V
- Manufacturer (registry): D & K AVIATION
- Model: BABY BELLE
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/d-k-baby-belle

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 ERA17LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA256), Jul 19, 2017: D & K Baby Belle (N211CJ), Spartanburg, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during the approach to landing.

## 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 20170718009109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170718009109A), Jul 18, 2017: D & K Aviation BABY BELLE (N211CJ), Spartanburg, SC, Substantial damage. Student helicopter pilot taxiing from grassy area adjacent to rwy 23 to grassy area adjacent to rwy 05. Pilot had a loss of directional control which was…
- [Incident 20130115000429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130115000429I), Jan 15, 2013: D & K Aviation BABY BELLE (N211CJ), Hammond, LA, Minor damage. During aircraft run-up, ground crew (helper) approached aircraft from the rear, while engine was running and operating at idle. Main & tail rotor was turning.…

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Nutting Pat BABY BELLE](https://openairdocs.org/model/nutting-pat-baby-belle): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603AY
- [Minnich Caleb H BABY BELLE](https://openairdocs.org/model/minnich-caleb-h-baby-belle): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560632
- [Richards Mark BABY BELLE](https://openairdocs.org/model/richards-mark-baby-belle): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05604BF
- [Fields Stuart G BABY BELLE](https://openairdocs.org/model/fields-stuart-g-baby-belle): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05604K2
- [Bird Leroy L BABY BELLE](https://openairdocs.org/model/bird-leroy-l-baby-belle): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05604NC
- [David D/Terry D BABY BELLE](https://openairdocs.org/model/david-d-terry-d-baby-belle): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0560685
- [Tatelman Victor W BABY BELLE](https://openairdocs.org/model/tatelman-victor-w-baby-belle): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05607Y7
- [Allensworth David D BABY BELLE](https://openairdocs.org/model/allensworth-david-d-baby-belle): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05610SD
- [Guisinger Gary G BABY BELLE](https://openairdocs.org/model/guisinger-gary-g-baby-belle): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05611M0

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