Flight Tracker
N6597D
BELL 47G
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including destroyed damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
HELI FLITE INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
CORONA, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 12, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Jun 4, 1965
Expires
May 31, 2033
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
47G
Year
-
Serial Number
1017
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
78 kt
Type Certificate
H-1

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
FRANKLIN
Engine Model
6VS-335 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
240 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A8B17A
Mode S Code (Octal)
52130572

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

May 15, 1983 Accident Destroyed PLAINSBORO, NJ
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
NTSB NYC83FHM01