Flight Tracker
N206LW
1978 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206L-1
Rotorcraft · Turbo-shaft · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
STANISLAUS COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT
Registrant Type
Government
Location
MODESTO, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Dec 20, 2022
Airworthiness Date
Nov 27, 1978
Expires
Dec 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON
Model
206L-1
Year
1978
Serial Number
45182
Seats
7
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
H2SW

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
ALLISON
Engine Model
250 SER 400HP
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
400 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)
A1A95C
Mode S Code (Octal)
50324534

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 30, 2016 Accident Substantial Modesto, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR PUBU
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during an autorotation, which resulted in abnormal ground contact and main rotor contact with the tail boom. Contributing to the accident was the low fuel level which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power during the right turn to final.

NTSB GAA16CA408