Aircraft Description
Airworthiness Date
Invalid Date
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
29
Cert Issue Date
Invalid Date
Registered Owner
Name
CASTOR AVIATION LTD
Address
6540 E BEECHCRAFT RD
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99654-9330
Country
United States
Powerplant & Avionics
Engine Type
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Number of Engines
—
Mode S Code (Oct)
50054214
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0588C
NTSB Accident History (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2016 | ANC17LA013 | Substantial | Minor | The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor revolutions per minute (RPM) during a pinnacle landing, which resulted in a main rotor stall condition, a loss of control, and a subsequent impact with terrain. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's failure to monitor the main rotor RPM during the pinnacle landing. |
| Apr 21, 2012 | ANC12CA032 | Substantial | None | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a tailrotor strike. |
Dec 18, 2016ANC17LA013
Substantial
Minor
The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor revolutions per minute (RPM) during a pinnacle landing, which resulted in a main rotor stall condition, a loss of control, and a subsequent impact with terrain. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's failure to monitor the main rotor RPM during the pinnacle landing.
Apr 21, 2012ANC12CA032
Substantial
None
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a tailrotor strike.
Additional Details
Registration
N121MR
Serial Number
0496
Number of Engines
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Number of Seats
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Expiration Date
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Last Action Date
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Last Update Date
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Unique ID
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC