C-GGLA - 2018 Robinson R44 II Aircraft Registration

R44

2018 Robinson R44 II

Aircraft Description

NC-GGLA is a 2018 Robinson R44 II, a single-engine aircraft registered to Michael Thomas Esplen in Etobicoke, Ontario. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C0559F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. NC-GGLA was last tracked by AviatorDB near Region of Waterloo International Airport (CYKF) on January 29, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Robinson Helicopter Company, based in Torrance, California, is the world's largest manufacturer of civil helicopters. The Robinson R22 and R44 are the most popular piston helicopters for flight training and personal use, while the R66 turbine serves the light utility market. AviatorDB tracks 561 Robinson aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the R44 II model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving NC-GGLA. 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
2018
Manufacturer
Robinson
Model
R44 II
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R44R-44 Raven
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Michael Thomas Esplen
Address
45 Pinehurst Crescent
City
Etobicoke
State / Zip Code
OntarioM9A3A4
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C0559F

Additional Details

Registration
C-GGLA
Serial Number
14174
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
Last Update Date
January 24, 2026
Unique ID

Last Known Position

Date
January 29, 2026 (UTC 13:34:32)
Airport
Latitude
43.454178
Longitude
-80.379681

Data Source

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

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