Flight Tracker
N500XM
1997 MORGAN JOHN WAYNE MINI 500 HELI
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
MORGAN JOHN W
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
CABOOL, MO
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Apr 24, 1997
Airworthiness Date
Jun 12, 1997
Expires
Jan 31, 2030
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
MORGAN JOHN WAYNE
Model
MINI 500 HELI
Year
1997
Serial Number
180
Seats
1
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
BOMBARDIER
Engine Model
ROTAX (ALL)
Type
Reciprocating
Power
-

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)
A63C09
Mode S Code (Octal)
51436011

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

Jul 19, 1997 Accident Substantial AVA, MO
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

Loss of engine power due to loss of engine cooling fluid. Related factors were maintenance service bulletin not complied with by the owner/pilot mechanic resulting in low output of the carburetor, and unsuitable terrain.

NTSB CHI97LA222