Flight Tracker
N288AE
1989 BELL 206L-3
Rotorcraft · Turbo-shaft · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
AIR EVAC EMS INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
O FALLON, MO
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Oct 26, 2005
Airworthiness Date
Feb 8, 1990
Expires
Sep 30, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
206L-3
Year
1989
Serial Number
51327
Seats
7
Engines
1
Max Weight
12,500 - 19,999 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
H2SW

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
ALLISON
Engine Model
250-C30 SER
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
650 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)
A2EBB8
Mode S Code (Octal)
50565670

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

Aug 6, 2023 Accident Substantial Carthage, IL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause

A collision with a fence during landing due to the crew’s reduced distance estimation and depth perception while using night vision goggles. Contributing to the accident was the low moon angle, which made viewing the fence more challenging.

NTSB CEN23LA350