C-FPGV - 1991 Bell 412 Aircraft Registration

NC-FPGV is a 1991 Bell 412, a twin-engine aircraft registered to Government of Canada, National Research Council in Ottawa, Ontario. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C0284E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. NC-FPGV was last tracked by AviatorDB near Ottawa Macdonald-cartier International Airport (CYOW) on March 13, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Bell 412, a twin-engine utility helicopter that became the backbone of civil and military rotorcraft operations worldwide, first flew in August 1979. This twin-turboshaft helicopter featured an innovative four-blade composite main rotor system and could transport up to 14 passengers or carry 5,000 pounds of cargo internally or externally. With a 46-foot rotor diameter and top speed of 161 mph, the aircraft established itself as one of the most versatile helicopters ever built. Bell Helicopter developed this workhorse, which has accumulated over 6.5 million flight hours across 1,719 units produced since entering service in 1981. AviatorDB tracks 4,083 Bell aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is B412.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving NC-FPGV. 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.