Flight Tracker
N16356
1951 BELL 47D1
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
MODERN AMERICAN WARRIOR INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
SPRING, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 6, 2019
Airworthiness Date
May 11, 1967
Expires
Aug 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
47D1
Year
1951
Serial Number
536
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
78 kt
Type Certificate
H-1

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
FRANKLIN
Engine Model
6V4 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
210 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)
A0FFF9
Mode S Code (Octal)
50177771

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

Nov 10, 2005 Accident Substantial Rancho Murieta, CA
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

a separation of the tail rotor assembly due to the reverse bending fatigue fracture of a tail rotor pitch change link bolt, resulting in a loss of control of the helicopter, and a hard landing during the uncontrolled descent.

NTSB LAX06LA030