Flight Tracker
N74435
2005 ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SUTTON AIRCRAFT SALVAGE LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
PALMER, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jan 13, 2026
Airworthiness Date
May 17, 2005
Expires
Jan 31, 2033
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Model
R44 II
Year
2005
Serial Number
10718
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
H11NM

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-540 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
300 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)
AA0445
Mode S Code (Octal)
52402105

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: 1 prior registration

RegistrantLocationCancelled
VALLEY FLYING SERVICE INC FRENCHVILLE, ME Dec 1, 1976

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Aug 29, 2025 Accident Substantial Petersville, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause

The pilot’s exceedance of the helicopter’s available power while landing in a remote confined area, which resulted in rotor droop and a hard landing.

NTSB ANC25LA099