Flight Tracker
N496AE
1999 BELL 407
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
Jan 28, 2008
Airworthiness Date
Jan 6, 1999
Expires
Apr 30, 2029
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
407
Year
1999
Serial Number
53328
Seats
7
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
H2SW

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
ALLISON
Engine Model
250-C47
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
600 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)
A62667
Mode S Code (Octal)
51423147

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

Nov 3, 2015 Accident Substantial San Antonio, TX
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause

The failure of the No. 3 tail rotor adapter and shaft due to a loss of torque on the retaining nut. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a requirement to inspect the tail rotor assembly for security in the helicopter manufacturer's maintenance manual and the operator's approved aircraft inspection program.

NTSB CEN16LA027