Flight Tracker
N331PF
2021 JOHN PRESTON RUTH HUMMINGBIRD 300L
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
RUTH JOHN P
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
NEW HILL, NC
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 12, 2021
Airworthiness Date
May 13, 2021
Expires
Feb 29, 2028
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
JOHN PRESTON RUTH
Model
HUMMINGBIRD 300L
Year
2021
Serial Number
1907
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-
Kit Manufacturer
VERTICAL AVIATION TECHNOLOGIES
Kit Model
HUMMINGBIRD 300L

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-540 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
380 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A39AD1
Mode S Code (Octal)
50715321

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

Jun 1, 2024 Accident Substantial New Hill, NC
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering.

NTSB ERA24LA244