Flight Tracker
N8353F
1977 HUGHES HELICOPTERS INC HUGHES 369D
Rotorcraft · Turbo-shaft · Restricted
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
ROYAL HELICOPTER SERVICES LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
EXETER, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 21, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Oct 25, 2004
Expires
Mar 31, 2032
Approved Operations
Patrolling

Airframe

Manufacturer
HUGHES HELICOPTERS INC
Model
HUGHES 369D
Year
1977
Serial Number
1260062D
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
112 kt
Type Certificate
H3WE

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYC
Engine Model
250-C20B
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
420 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)
AB6DB4
Mode S Code (Octal)
52666664

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

Apr 11, 2002 Accident Substantial Richland, WA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR PUBU
Probable Cause

Failure of the netting material securing a net weight while maneuvering. The net weight was a factor.

NTSB SEA02TA067
Jan 23, 2001 Accident Substantial Ely, NV
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The mechanic's inadvertent activation of the bleed valve, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and loss of engine power while in cruise flight.

NTSB LAX01LA079