Flight Tracker
N259AM
2011 EUROCOPTER EC 130 B4
Rotorcraft · Turbo-shaft · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
AIR METHODS LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 15, 2016
Airworthiness Date
Jul 14, 2022
Expires
Jun 30, 2029
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
EUROCOPTER
Model
EC 130 B4
Year
2011
Serial Number
7050
Seats
6
Engines
1
Max Weight
12,500 - 19,999 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
H9EU

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
TURBOMECA
Engine Model
ARRIEL 2B1
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
747 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)
A278F9
Mode S Code (Octal)
50474371

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

Feb 25, 2021 Accident Substantial Tulsa, OK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause

The pilot’s improper decision to approach the airport and enter a low altitude hover with a gusting quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during a turn at a low altitude.

NTSB CEN21LA153