Flight Tracker
N501VS
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
VERTOL SYSTEMS CO INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
DESTIN, FL
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Apr 29, 2015
Airworthiness Date
May 13, 2015
Expires
Apr 30, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
HUGHES HELICOPTERS INC
Model
HUGHES 369D
Year
1977
Serial Number
170050D
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-C20B
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
420 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)
A63F93
Mode S Code (Octal)
51437623

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 19, 2018 Accident Substantial Pacific Ocean, PO
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

An in-flight mechanical malfunction with the helicopter, which necessitated a ditching in the ocean. The reason for the malfunction could be determined because the helicopter sank and was not recovered.

NTSB WPR18CA100