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Deregistered · FAA record as of October 2, 2026
N74512

N74512 is not currently registered. It was last assigned to a Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA built in 2005. The FAA cancelled the registration on May 21, 2022. The last status on file was "first notice for registration renewal".

N74512 is reserved by a private party since May 21, 2022. Reservation type: Two-year hold for canceled N-numbers.

Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA cancelled May 21, 2022

Serial number
3881
Type
Rotorcraft · Piston (reciprocating)
Year built
2005
Last status
First notice for registration renewal
Certificate issued
February 27, 2008
Last FAA action
February 11, 2019
Last owner
Smith Helicopters INC (Corporation)
Cotulla, TX
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal

NTSB accident and incident record under N74512

CEN20FA012Accident on October 23, 2019 at Hebbronville, TX: fatal, substantial damage (2 fatal).

Aircraft on the NTSB record: Robinson R22 · serial 3881

The failure of the spotter helicopter pilot to maintain clearance from the gunner helicopter while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were the effects from the pilot’s use of impairing drugs.

A tail number passes between aircraft over the years; match the serial number on the NTSB record against the airframe above. Source: NTSB aviation accident database, records through September 30, 2026.

Source: FAA Civil Aviation Registry, Releasable Aircraft Database, October 2, 2026. See this number on the FAA site