N229AM (Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407) — routes, history & safety record

Registrations are reused: the FAA register shows one earlier aircraft with this mark, the last registration cancelled on July 17, 2003.

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

No recorded accidents or incidents for this aircraft in FlightFinder’s database.

Earlier aircraft with this registration

Registrations are reused. These records predate the airframe built in 2011 and belong to earlier aircraft that carried N229AM.

April 16, 2003Accident
The failure of the landing gear system and the flight crew's failure to ascertain that the landing gear was down and locked. A contributing factor was the inadequate maintenance inspections performed by maintenance personnel.
Swearingen SA226TC
The failure of the landing gear system and the flight crew's failure to ascertain that the landing gear was down and locked. A contributing factor was the inadequate maintenance inspections performed by maintenance personnel. Full accident record
April 15, 2003Accident
The flight was following a heavy jet on landing approach. The crew agreed to fly the approach at a slightly higher altitude than normal to avoid any possible wake turbulence. The first officer, who was flying the airplane, called for the landing gear to be lowered. When the captain placed the gear handle in the DOWN position, he noted red IN-TRANSIT lights.
Swearingen SA226 Metro II
The failure of the landing gear system and the flight crew's failure to ascertain that the landing ear was down and locked. A contributing factor was the inadequate maintenance inspections performed by maintenance personnel. Full accident record
May 17, 1996Accident
the flight crew did not comply with the gear down and lock checklist. The factors were a jammed nose gear and inattentive preflight planning/preparations by the pilot-in-command.
Swearingen SA226TC
the flight crew did not comply with the gear down and lock checklist. The factors were a jammed nose gear and inattentive preflight planning/preparations by the pilot-in-command. Full accident record