Flight Tracker
N144KW
2009 ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage, 3 fatal injuries. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
ALOHA HELICOPTER TOURS LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
LIHUE, HI
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Oct 19, 2023
Airworthiness Date
Nov 7, 2023
Expires
Oct 31, 2030
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Model
R44
Year
2009
Serial Number
12805
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
H11NM

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-540-AE1A5
Type
Reciprocating
Power
260 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)
A0B282
Mode S Code (Octal)
50131202

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.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jul 11, 2024 Accident Substantial Kekaha, HI
Injuries3 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

An encounter with turbulence due to downdraft winds that resulted in mast bumping and an in-flight breakup.

NTSB ANC24FA063