Flight Tracker
N8103J
1970 BELL 47G-5
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Restricted
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
TRIPLE F FLYING INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
BENTON, PA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jan 29, 2004
Airworthiness Date
Apr 23, 1970
Expires
Jul 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Agriculture and Pest Control

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
47G-5
Year
1970
Serial Number
25001
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
78 kt
Type Certificate
2H3

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
VO-435 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
260 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)
AB0C26
Mode S Code (Octal)
52606046

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

Dec 14, 1998 Accident Substantial ESSEX JUNCTION, VT
Injuries2 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

the pilot's improper entry into the autorotation, which resulted in the loss of power and a low rotor rpm condition. Also causal was the pilot's improper execution of the autorotation which resulted in the hard landing. Factors in the accident were the performance of the autorotation at dusk over rough terrain.

NTSB IAD99LA024