Flight Tracker
N8554F
1966 BELL 47G-3B-1
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
Feb 26, 2007
Airworthiness Date
Jun 23, 1978
Expires
Jul 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Agriculture and Pest Control, Aerial Surveying, Forest, Patrolling

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
47G-3B-1
Year
1966
Serial Number
6508
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-GIA
Type
Reciprocating
Power
280 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)
ABBCD5
Mode S Code (Octal)
52736325

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

Jun 19, 2005 Accident Substantial Brewster, WA
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's inadvertent anti-torque pedal input, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with trees while hovering.

NTSB SEA05CA122