Flight Tracker
N8468E
BELL 47G-3B
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Restricted
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SCOTTS HELICOPTER SERVICES INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
LE SUEUR, MN
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 30, 2012
Airworthiness Date
Mar 12, 2008
Expires
Aug 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Agriculture and Pest Control

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
47G-3B
Year
-
Serial Number
2647
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
78 kt
Type Certificate
2H3

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TVO-435-A1A
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)
AB9998
Mode S Code (Octal)
52714630

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 1, 2008 Accident Substantial Mullen, NE
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

The plot's distraction with the chemical load resulting the failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A factor was no suitable terrain for landing.

NTSB DFW08CA188