Flight Tracker
N618DE
2007 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 407
Rotorcraft · Turbo-shaft · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
U S DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Registrant Type
Government
Location
LAKEWOOD, CO
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Nov 29, 2007
Airworthiness Date
Apr 16, 2008
Expires
Jan 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA
Model
407
Year
2007
Serial Number
53798
Seats
8
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
H2SW

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYC
Engine Model
250-C47B
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
650 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)
A80CC6
Mode S Code (Octal)
52006306

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

Apr 23, 1997 Accident Substantial TRINIDAD, CO
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A factor was the tailwind condition and the pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed.

NTSB FTW97TA165