Flight Tracker
N1079U
1980 BELL 212
Rotorcraft · Turbo-shaft · Multiple
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
TURBINES LTD
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
WEST POINT, NE
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
-
Airworthiness Date
May 17, 1995
Expires
-
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
212
Year
1980
Serial Number
31122
Seats
15
Engines
2
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
103 kt
Type Certificate
H4SW

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
P&W
Engine Model
PT6 SERIES
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
500 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A0225B
Mode S Code (Octal)
50021133

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

Ownership History: 1 prior registration

RegistrantLocationCancelled
WIGGINS AIRWAYS INC ALTON, NH Jun 4, 1973

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jan 17, 2003 Accident Substantial McMurdo Station
Injuries2 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR PUBU
Probable Cause

The pilot's continued operation of the helicopter with an unstable external load, which resulted in damage to the cargo hook assembly, adjacent throttle controls, and subsequent loss of engine power, precipitating an emergency descent and impact with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were the load oscillations, and the separation of the fuel crossover lines.

NTSB ANC03GA023