Flight Tracker
N72LC
1992 EUROCOPTER FRANCE AS350B2
Rotorcraft · Turbo-shaft · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
LEE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
Registrant Type
Government
Location
FORT MYERS, FL
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Apr 4, 2006
Airworthiness Date
Jun 22, 2007
Expires
Mar 31, 2027
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
EUROCOPTER FRANCE
Model
AS350B2
Year
1992
Serial Number
2628
Seats
6
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
H9EU

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
TURBOMECA
Engine Model
ARRIEL 1D1
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
712 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)
A9A230
Mode S Code (Octal)
52321060

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.

Ownership History: 2 prior registrations

RegistrantLocationCancelled
- - -
LEE COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT FORT MYERS, FL Sep 25, 2002

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Nov 18, 2006 Accident Substantial Ft. Myers, FL
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR PUBU
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during engine start. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper advancement of the fuel control lever.

NTSB MIA07TA017
Dec 20, 1999 Accident Substantial FORT MYERS, FL
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

improper maintenance inspection of the helicopter by unknown maintenance personnel, resulting in a worn control rod bearing being continued in service, and subsequent separation, resulting in an in-flight loss of control and a crash.

NTSB MIA00GA057