Flight Tracker
N78BR
1988 BELL 206B
Rotorcraft · Turbo-shaft · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
MONTANA AIR TANKERS LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
THREE FORKS, MT
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 15, 2023
Airworthiness Date
Jun 8, 2006
Expires
Mar 31, 2030
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
206B
Year
1988
Serial Number
4001
Seats
5
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
112 kt
Type Certificate
H2SW

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYC
Engine Model
250-C20J
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
420 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)
AA8E56
Mode S Code (Octal)
52507126

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

Jan 15, 2011 Accident Substantial Three Forks, MT
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s inadequate use of throttle during the practice autorotation that resulted in a hard landing.

NTSB WPR11CA101