Flight Tracker
N5017G
1979 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206L-1
Rotorcraft · Turbo-shaft · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
HELIMONTANA.COM LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
LIVINGSTON, MT
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Sep 6, 2025
Airworthiness Date
May 16, 2017
Expires
Sep 30, 2032
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON
Model
206L-1
Year
1979
Serial Number
45228
Seats
7
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
H2SW

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
ALLISON
Engine Model
250-C28 SER
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
500 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)
A640FB
Mode S Code (Octal)
51440373

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 4, 2026 Accident Substantial Chimney Rock, MT
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the terrain while performing a lowaltitude circling takeoff maneuver, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.

NTSB WPR26LA146