N1SP - 2013 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 Aircraft Registration
B4292013 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429
Aircraft Description
N1SP is a 2013 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to State of Delaware in Dover, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 14, 2014. The registration certificate was issued on November 3, 2014. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D1/D2 engine producing 621 horsepower, N1SP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A001A0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1SP was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.1913, -75.5383 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1SP was last updated on April 1, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is a twin-engine utility helicopter that revolutionized emergency medical services operations with its single-pilot IFR capability and spacious cabin design. First flown on February 27, 2007, it is a light helicopter configured with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207D1 turboshaft engines, seating for eight passengers plus two crew members, and a four-bladed composite main rotor system. With a maximum speed of 180 mph and range of 450 miles, the aircraft established new standards for civilian helicopter operations. The GlobalRanger was manufactured by Bell Helicopter at their Mirabel, Quebec facility. AviatorDB tracks 727 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is B429.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1SP. 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.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2016 | ERA16LA253 | Unknown | Fatal | The emergency response team's failure to ensure that the system operator was secured to the helicopter, which resulted in his fall during the recurrent rescue hoist training operation. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC