Flight Tracker
N161SH
1976 CONTINENTAL COPTERS INC TOMCAT MK5A
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Restricted
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
CHURCHILL DIANNE L
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
JORDAN, MN
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 15, 2004
Airworthiness Date
Apr 28, 1976
Expires
Jan 31, 2030
Approved Operations
Agriculture and Pest Control

Airframe

Manufacturer
CONTINENTAL COPTERS INC
Model
TOMCAT MK5A
Year
1976
Serial Number
1921
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
H5SW

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
VO-435 SERIES
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)
A0F6FD
Mode S Code (Octal)
50173375

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 25, 2014 Accident Substantial Osage, MN
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

The total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel, which resulted in the pilot's forced landing and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the helicopter without resolving the fuel contamination.

NTSB CEN14CA391