Flight Tracker
N196DM
2006 ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
BENITEZ AVIATION INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
SAN JUAN, PR
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 18, 2024
Airworthiness Date
Jun 29, 2006
Expires
Mar 31, 2031
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Model
R44 II
Year
2006
Serial Number
11329
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)
A17ECC
Mode S Code (Octal)
50277314

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

Mar 15, 2007 Accident Substantial Miami, FL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient rotor rpm during an autorotative landing, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the tailboom.

NTSB MIA07LA059