Aircraft Description
Airworthiness Date
Invalid Date
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
28
Cert Issue Date
Invalid Date
Registered Owner
Name
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
Address
7411 AIRFIELD DR
City
RICHMOND
State / Zip Code
Virginia23237-2250
Country
United States
Powerplant & Avionics
Engine Type
—
Number of Engines
—
Mode S Code (Oct)
50643124
Mode S Code (Hex)
A34654
NTSB Accident History (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2017 | ERA17FA274 | Destroyed | Fatal | The pilot's loss of helicopter control after entry into vortex ring state, leading to a high rate of descent to the ground with a right spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent and recurrent training in vortex ring state recognition and recovery. |
| May 11, 2010 | ERA10TA261 | Substantial | None | The improper repair of an engine component by a repair facility, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the repair facility to recognize that an improper repair had been accomplished, which allowed the component to be placed into service. |
Aug 12, 2017ERA17FA274
Destroyed
Fatal
The pilot's loss of helicopter control after entry into vortex ring state, leading to a high rate of descent to the ground with a right spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent and recurrent training in vortex ring state recognition and recovery.
May 11, 2010ERA10TA261
Substantial
None
The improper repair of an engine component by a repair facility, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the repair facility to recognize that an improper repair had been accomplished, which allowed the component to be placed into service.
Additional Details
Registration
N31VA
Serial Number
53465
Number of Engines
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Number of Seats
—
Expiration Date
—
Last Action Date
—
Last Update Date
—
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