Flight Tracker
N8356R
1997 ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
EMERALD CITY AIRCRAFT LEASING INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
PORT ORCHARD, WA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 23, 2012
Airworthiness Date
Aug 14, 1997
Expires
Feb 29, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Model
R22 BETA
Year
1997
Serial Number
2729
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
H10WE

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-360-A1D
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 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)
AB6E27
Mode S Code (Octal)
52667047

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: 2 prior registrations

RegistrantLocationCancelled
NYSTROM AVIATION CORPORATION PALO ALTO, CA Feb 13, 1967
- - Jun 29, 1989

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Oct 22, 2008 Accident Substantial Temecula, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during a simulated approach to landing under variable wind, and high density altitude conditions.

NTSB WPR09CA023
Jul 29, 2004 Accident Substantial Boise, ID
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to initiate a flare prior to contacting the ground while attempting to land the helicopter on a dark night. Factors include a distraction created by the flicker of a low rotor rpm light, the glare of nearby flood lights, and the lack of ambient illumination of the landing area.

NTSB SEA04CA149