Flight Tracker
N8648F
1978 HUGHES HELICOPTERS INC HUGHES 369D
Rotorcraft · Turbo-shaft · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including destroyed damage, 2 fatal injuries. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
VERTOL SYSTEMS CO INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
DESTIN, FL
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 4, 2015
Airworthiness Date
Jul 10, 2015
Expires
Aug 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
HUGHES HELICOPTERS INC
Model
HUGHES 369D
Year
1978
Serial Number
180257D
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
112 kt
Type Certificate
H3WE

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYC
Engine Model
250-C20B
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
420 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)
ABE129
Mode S Code (Octal)
52760451

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 4, 2018 Accident Destroyed Majuro
Injuries2 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance above the surface of the ocean.

NTSB WPR18FA188