Flight Tracker
N8AU
1990 BELL 206B
Rotorcraft · Turbo-shaft · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage, 2 fatal injuries. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
DODSON INTERNATIONAL PARTS INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
RANTOUL, KS
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 19, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Mar 23, 1990
Expires
Jun 30, 2032
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
206B
Year
1990
Serial Number
4089
Seats
5
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
112 kt
Type Certificate
H2SW

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
ALLISON
Engine Model
250-C20 SER
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)
AADD3E
Mode S Code (Octal)
52556476

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
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NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Dec 30, 2021 Accident Substantial Livingston, TX
Injuries2 fatal, 2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot exceeding the yaw control capability of the helicopter for the flight conditions, resulting in a non-mechanical loss of tail rotor effectiveness.

NTSB CEN22FA086