Flight Tracker
N849DB
1970 BELL HELICOPTER CORP UH-1D
Rotorcraft · Turbo-shaft · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
D & B AVIATION BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
WILMINGTON, DE
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 14, 2023
Airworthiness Date
Feb 21, 2024
Expires
Mar 31, 2030
Approved Operations
Exhibition

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL HELICOPTER CORP
Model
UH-1D
Year
1970
Serial Number
8494
Seats
6
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
T5313B
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
1,400 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)
ABA195
Mode S Code (Octal)
52720625

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

Feb 26, 2025 Accident Substantial DeLand, FL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s loss of helicopter control during landing approach in strong wind conditions, which resulted in tail rotor contact with the ground during landing.

NTSB ERA25LA380