Flight Tracker
N6288N
1968 BELL 47G-5
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Multiple
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
WILBUR-ELLIS CO
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
SALINAS, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 24, 2010
Airworthiness Date
Jun 19, 1969
Expires
Jan 31, 2028
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
47G-5
Year
1968
Serial Number
7888
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
78 kt
Type Certificate
2H3

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
VO-435 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
260 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)
A83772
Mode S Code (Octal)
52033562

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 29, 2016 Accident Substantial San Ardo, CA
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

The failure of the pin in the outboard end of the lateral flight control torque tube.

NTSB WPR16LA099
Jun 28, 1987 Accident Substantial SALINAS, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
NTSB LAX87DVM03