Flight Tracker
N8135J
1972 BELL 47G-5A
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
WILBUR-ELLIS CO
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
SALINAS, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 24, 2010
Airworthiness Date
Feb 22, 1972
Expires
Jan 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
47G-5A
Year
1972
Serial Number
25060
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)
AB1791
Mode S Code (Octal)
52613621

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

Oct 7, 1996 Accident Substantial KING CITY, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the takeoff initial climb.

NTSB LAX97LA006