Flight Tracker
N445JS
2012 ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Restricted
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
AG RANCH SERVICES LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
LEWISTOWN, MT
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Sep 26, 2024
Airworthiness Date
Apr 12, 2023
Expires
Sep 30, 2031
Approved Operations
Agriculture and Pest Control

Airframe

Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Model
R44 II
Year
2012
Serial Number
13278
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)
A55E09
Mode S Code (Octal)
51257011

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

Apr 17, 2026 Accident Substantial Mount Blanco, TX
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain proper main rotor rpm during a low-level turn, which resulted in the main rotor rpm drooping, a loss of control at an altitude too low for recovery, and a subsequent impact with terrain.

NTSB CEN26LA168