Flight Tracker
N144RF
2002 ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
RIO FARMS LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
KING CITY, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 30, 2012
Airworthiness Date
Jun 7, 2002
Expires
Jul 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Model
R44
Year
2002
Serial Number
1223
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
H11NM

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
250 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)
A0B309
Mode S Code (Octal)
50131411

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

Oct 29, 2009 Accident Substantial San Juan Batista, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from wires while maneuvering and his subsequent improper use of the collective control, which resulted in the main rotor contacting the tail boom.

NTSB WPR10CA193