Flight Tracker
N85RB
1972 BELL 206B
Rotorcraft · Turbo-shaft · Restricted
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SCOTT JOHN D
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
LYNDON, KS
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Dec 8, 2008
Airworthiness Date
Jan 6, 2010
Expires
Jan 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Patrolling

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
206B
Year
1972
Serial Number
831
Seats
5
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
112 kt
Type Certificate
H2SW

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYC
Engine Model
250-C20
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
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)
ABA678
Mode S Code (Octal)
52723170

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
BALZAR RICHARD L WASHINGTON, NC Dec 17, 1981

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jun 11, 2023 Accident Substantial Pratt, KS
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.

NTSB CEN23LA237
May 2, 2012 Accident Substantial Valley Falls, KS
Injuries3 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during a hover maneuver, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.

NTSB CEN12LA267