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2006 ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including destroyed damage, 2 fatal injuries. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
MYERS DWAYNE L
Registrant Type
Co-Owned
Location
NEWCASTLE, WA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Sep 2, 2021
Airworthiness Date
Oct 2, 2006
Expires
Sep 30, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Model
R44 II
Year
2006
Serial Number
11464
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
H11NM

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-540-AE1A5
Type
Reciprocating
Power
260 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A6FEC9
Mode S Code (Octal)
51577311

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.

Ownership History: 2 prior registrations

RegistrantLocationCancelled
- - Feb 13, 1990
FLYAWAY INVESTORS INC PITTSBURGH, PA May 18, 1999

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Dec 16, 1997 Accident Destroyed BELLE VERNON, PA
Injuries1 fatal, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's improper out-of-ground hover procedure, which resulted in a loss of tailrotor effectiveness.

NTSB NYC98LA043
Aug 10, 1989 Accident Destroyed RALEIGH, NC
Injuries1 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION WHILE OPERATING IN INSTRUMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS.

NTSB ATL89FA194