C-FRIQ - 1978 Bell 206L Aircraft Registration

B06T

1978 Bell 206L

Aircraft Description

C-FRIQ is a 1978 Bell 206L, a single-engine aircraft registered to Martin O'bomsawin in Odanak, Quebec. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C02DC5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. C-FRIQ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 45.4754, -73.7105 on April 8, 2026. 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 4,085 Bell aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is B06.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving C-FRIQ. 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
1978
Manufacturer
Bell
Model
206L
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B06T206LT TwinRanger
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Martin O'Bomsawin
Address
30 Waban-Aki
City
Odanak
State / Zip Code
QuebecJ0G1H0
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C02DC5

Additional Details

Registration
C-FRIQ
Serial Number
46612
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
Last Update Date
January 24, 2026
Unique ID

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 22:09:42)
Airport
Latitude
45.979133
Longitude
-72.904449

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC