Flight Tracker
N8159J
1970 BELL 206B
Rotorcraft · Turbo-shaft · Restricted
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
FORMING AGROTORS INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
LOUISVILLE, MS
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 6, 2014
Airworthiness Date
Jun 12, 2014
Expires
May 31, 2027
Approved Operations
Agriculture and Pest Control

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
206B
Year
1970
Serial Number
512
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-C20
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
400 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)
AB1F8B
Mode S Code (Octal)
52617613

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 6, 2017 Accident Substantial Dixon, KY
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to adequately identify hazards to flight during agricultural application operation planning.

NTSB GAA17CA393