Flight Tracker
N4497Y
2008 AMERICAN EUROCOPTER LLC AS350B3
Rotorcraft · Turbo-shaft · Standard
2 NTSB records 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
Sep 23, 2011
Airworthiness Date
Jul 9, 2008
Expires
Sep 30, 2027
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
AMERICAN EUROCOPTER LLC
Model
AS350B3
Year
2008
Serial Number
4497
Seats
7
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 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…

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A56F70
Mode S Code (Octal)
51267560

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

May 29, 1997 Accident Substantial PRESTON, MD
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

The pilot's improper flare during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the failure of the left magneto, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.

NTSB NYC97LA149
Jun 2, 1989 Accident Substantial PRESTON, MD
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE WITH THE WHEAT CROP AS HE PASSED UNDER THE POWERLINE DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION SWATH RUN.

NTSB BFO89DIG01