C-GBZD - 2010 Rotorway Exec 162F Aircraft Registration

NC-GBZD is a 2010 Rotorway EXEC 162F, a single-engine aircraft registered to Leo Marcel Cyr in Port Alberni, British Columbia. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C049DA (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 RotorWay Exec, a pioneering kit-built helicopter that democratized rotorcraft ownership for civilian pilots, first flew in its original Scorpion configuration in August 1965. This two-seat, single-engine helicopter featured a 25-foot main rotor diameter and side-by-side seating arrangement, powered by RotorWay's own 150-horsepower RI 162F four-cylinder engine. With its enclosed fiberglass cabin and 22-foot overall length, the Exec could achieve a maximum takeoff weight of 1,500 pounds. The aircraft was manufactured by RotorWay International of Chandler, Arizona. AviatorDB tracks 77 Rotorway aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is EXEC.

AviatorDB has identified 1 NTSB accident or incident report involving NC-GBZD. The most recent event occurred on December 8, 2025 near Lake Havasu City, AZ. The most recent event was classified as none 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.