Flight Tracker
N44EK
ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard
3 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
BAS PART SALES LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
GREELEY, CO
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
-
Airworthiness Date
Dec 7, 1999
Expires
-
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Model
R44
Year
-
Serial Number
0690
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
H11NM

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
250 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A548B2
Mode S Code (Octal)
51244262

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 24, 2017 Accident Substantial Chatham, NJ
Injuries1 serious, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

Maintenance personnel's improper installation and inspection of the crankshaft gear bolt during major overhaul, which resulted in the crankshaft gear disengaging from the accessory gears of the engine and a subsequent loss of power.

NTSB ERA17LA116
Dec 18, 2005 Accident Substantial Linden, NJ
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

NTSB NYC06LA035
Aug 3, 2002 Accident Substantial Atlantic City, NJ
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's improper flare during approach.

NTSB NYC02LA157