Flight Tracker
N721RP
1981 HUGHES HELICOPTERS INC HUGHES 369D
Rotorcraft · Turbo-shaft · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
RATCLIFF DUSTIN
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
SALTVILLE, VA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Apr 6, 2024
Airworthiness Date
Jun 10, 2011
Expires
Apr 30, 2031
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
HUGHES HELICOPTERS INC
Model
HUGHES 369D
Year
1981
Serial Number
310918D
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
112 kt
Type Certificate
H3WE

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYC
Engine Model
250-C20B
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
420 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A9A8C8
Mode S Code (Octal)
52324310

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

Mar 26, 2016 Accident Substantial Jamestown, ND
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's excessive descent rate while flaring during a practice autorotation with a power recovery, which resulted in an impact with terrain.

NTSB GAA16CA168