Flight Tracker
N609RP
1997 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER 600N
Rotorcraft · Turbo-shaft · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including destroyed damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
RONALD A PETERSON INC DBA
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
ORLANDO, FL
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 2, 2013
Airworthiness Date
Aug 20, 1998
Expires
May 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER
Model
600N
Year
1997
Serial Number
RN009
Seats
6
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
H3WE

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
ALLISON
Engine Model
250-C47
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
600 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)
A7EA33
Mode S Code (Octal)
51765063

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

Jul 16, 2024 Accident Destroyed Eagle Lake, TX
Injuries1 serious, 4 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR PUBU
Probable Cause

The operator’s improper installation of the fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.

NTSB CEN24LA271