Flight Tracker
N779DZ
2003 ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
POLLUX AVIATION LTD
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
WASILLA, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 14, 2020
Airworthiness Date
Aug 2, 2003
Expires
Feb 28, 2027
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Model
R44 II
Year
2003
Serial Number
10149
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)
AA8AD9
Mode S Code (Octal)
52505331

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

Aug 31, 2021 Accident Substantial Pelican, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s loss of control while landing on a remote helipad.

NTSB ANC21LA080
Oct 6, 2015 Accident Substantial Ketchikan, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the engine start sequence, which resulted in the helicopter sliding on a steel deck and impacting a crane. Contributing to the accident was the absence of traction material on the helicopter operations portion of the steel deck.

NTSB GAA16CA009