N401NC - 2022 Bell Textron Canada Ltd 429 Aircraft Registration

N401NC is a 2022 Bell Textron Canada LTD 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to North Carolina State Highway Patrol in Cary, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 7, 2022. The registration certificate was issued on May 22, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D1/D2 engine producing 621 horsepower, N401NC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4B187 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N401NC was last tracked by AviatorDB near Bagwell Airport (NC99) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N401NC was last updated on May 22, 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 388 Bell Textron Canada LTD 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 N401NC. 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.