Flight Tracker
N8140J
1970 BELL 47G-5
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Multiple
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
GREEN RICK A
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
HUDSON, IA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Oct 10, 2008
Airworthiness Date
Jan 19, 1976
Expires
Oct 31, 2028
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
47G-5
Year
1970
Serial Number
25008
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

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AB1A99
Mode S Code (Octal)
52615231

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

Jul 10, 2007 Accident Substantial Jesup, IA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's inability to maintain control of the helicopter when it unexpectedly encountered a whirlwind shortly after takeoff.

NTSB CHI07CA212
Jul 30, 1990 Accident Substantial HUDSON, IA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

IMPROPER TOUCHDOWN PERFORMED BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.

NTSB CHI90LA205