Flight Tracker
N8542D
1966 BELL 47G-2A-1
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Multiple
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
Jun 10, 1994
Airworthiness Date
Apr 16, 1981
Expires
Dec 31, 2027
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
47G-2A-1
Year
1966
Serial Number
3546
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
78 kt
Type Certificate
2H3

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
VO-435 SERIES
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)
ABB8D6
Mode S Code (Octal)
52734326

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: 1 prior registration

RegistrantLocationCancelled
CENTRAL AFRICA MISSION GRAYSON, KY Oct 7, 1971

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jun 11, 2002 Accident Substantial Jordan, MN
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

The loss of engine power due to improper maintenance by unknown maintenance personnel which led to a misalignment of the gearbox casing.

NTSB CHI02LA163