Flight Tracker
N687AM
2001 BELL 407
Rotorcraft · Turbo-shaft · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
AIR METHODS LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 1, 2007
Airworthiness Date
Jan 18, 2016
Expires
Jun 30, 2027
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
407
Year
2001
Serial Number
53497
Seats
7
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
H2SW

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)
A91D44
Mode S Code (Octal)
52216504

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

Sep 4, 2022 Accident Substantial Mount Baldy, CA
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to ensure the throttle was properly positioned before commencing an approach to land, which resulted in a low rotor rpm condition and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a worn throttle detent.

NTSB WPR22LA333