Flight Tracker
N255VS
2014 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
VERTICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
VALDEZ, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Apr 18, 2014
Airworthiness Date
Apr 8, 2014
Expires
Apr 30, 2027
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Model
R44 II
Year
2014
Serial Number
13685
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)
A26BFD
Mode S Code (Octal)
50465775

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

Dec 16, 2015 Accident Substantial Valdez, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The overhaul facility’s improper and excessive use of an approved lubricant during overhaul of the fuel injection servo, which resulted in a disruption of fuel flow and a total loss of engine power.

NTSB ANC16LA010