Flight Tracker
N501EF
1977 HUGHES HELICOPTERS INC HUGHES 369D
Rotorcraft · Turbo-shaft · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
AIRWEST HELICOPTERS INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
REDLANDS, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Sep 29, 2004
Airworthiness Date
May 25, 1977
Expires
Apr 30, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
HUGHES HELICOPTERS INC
Model
HUGHES 369D
Year
1977
Serial Number
270091D
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
112 kt
Type Certificate
H3WE

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
ALLISON
Engine Model
250 SER 400HP
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
400 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)
A63E11
Mode S Code (Octal)
51437021

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

Mar 7, 2009 Accident Substantial Trona, CA
Injuries3 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control while landing in a high density altitude environment due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.

NTSB WPR09LA144