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1991 ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
EMERALD CITY AIRCRAFT LEASING INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
PORT ORCHARD, WA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 14, 2012
Airworthiness Date
Jul 23, 1991
Expires
May 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Model
R22 BETA
Year
1991
Serial Number
1888
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
H10WE

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 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)
A6D5AD
Mode S Code (Octal)
51552655

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 8, 2012 Accident Substantial Randle, WA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot exceeded the helicopter's performance, resulting in low rotor rpm and settling.

NTSB WPR12CA117
May 8, 1994 Accident Substantial STONE MOUNTAIN, GA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

the pilot's improper vertical takeoff in that he allowed the helicopter to drift rearward, and his failure to maintain clearance from the wire.

NTSB ATL94LA094