Flight Tracker
N97UP
1996 ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Restricted
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
MF HELICOPTERS LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
EAST TROY, WI
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 18, 2012
Airworthiness Date
Jun 19, 2012
Expires
Jun 30, 2028
Approved Operations
Agriculture and Pest Control

Airframe

Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Model
R44
Year
1996
Serial Number
0237
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
H11NM

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
250 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)
AD831C
Mode S Code (Octal)
53301434

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

Aug 14, 2017 Accident Substantial Westby, WI
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines while maneuvering at low altitude.

NTSB GAA17CA491