C-FMGS - 1973 Bell 206B Aircraft Registration

B06

1973 Bell 206B

Aircraft Description

NC-FMGS is a 1973 Bell 206B, a single-engine aircraft registered to Ridge Rotors Inc. in Blue Ridge, Alberta. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C0205F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Bell 206B JetRanger, one of the most successful light helicopters in aviation history, revolutionized civilian rotorcraft operations worldwide. First flown in 1971, it was a single-engine turboshaft helicopter that could carry one pilot and four passengers. With a 33-foot rotor diameter and maximum speed of 140 mph, the aircraft established itself as the workhorse of commercial helicopter aviation. Manufactured by Bell Helicopter, over 4,400 Model 206A/B variants were produced through 2010. AviatorDB tracks 4,083 Bell aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is B06.

AviatorDB has identified 1 NTSB accident or incident report involving NC-FMGS. The most recent event occurred on June 30, 2006. The most recent event was classified as minr by the NTSB. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1973
Manufacturer
Bell
Model
206B
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B06206B JetRanger
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Ridge Rotors Inc.
Address
Box 86
City
Blue Ridge
State / Zip Code
AlbertaT0E0B0
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C0205F

Additional Details

Registration
C-FMGS
Serial Number
988
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
Last Update Date
January 24, 2026
Unique ID

Data Source

Data provided by Transport Canada. Contact the agency directly for more information.

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC