Flight Tracker
N570F
1997 FINGERHUT STEVEN MINI 500
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
FINGERHUT STEVEN
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
BAYTOWN, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 16, 1996
Airworthiness Date
Jul 31, 1997
Expires
Oct 31, 2027
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
FINGERHUT STEVEN
Model
MINI 500
Year
1997
Serial Number
109
Seats
1
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
BOMBARDIER
Engine Model
ROTAX (ALL)
Type
Reciprocating
Power
-

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)
A74EE6
Mode S Code (Octal)
51647346

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

Aug 27, 1997 Accident Substantial HUFFMAN, TX
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The disengagement of the helicopter's collective control tube due to improper installation by the builder. Factors were the lack of sufficient information provided by the kit manufacturer and the pilot's inability to cushion the landing.

NTSB FTW97LA328