Flight Tracker
N811S
2020 ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SMITH HELICOPTERS INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
COTULLA, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jan 8, 2021
Airworthiness Date
Oct 23, 2020
Expires
Jan 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Model
R44
Year
2020
Serial Number
30072
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
H11NM

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-540 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
235 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)
AB0EA3
Mode S Code (Octal)
52607243

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
THOMASON MERLE L FT MEYERS, FL Nov 19, 2014

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jan 10, 2023 Accident Substantial Fowlerton, TX
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with trees, which resulted in an uncontrollable spin due to tail rotor damage.

NTSB CEN23LA086