Aircraft Description
N429AR is a 2020 Bell Textron Canada LTD 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Abfd LLC in Deerfield Beach, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 19, 2020. The registration certificate was issued on February 23, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D1/D2 engine producing 621 horsepower, N429AR is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A51D1E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N429AR was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 26.1924, -80.1682 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N429AR was last updated on February 23, 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 N429AR. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2015 | CEN15LA395 | Substantial | None | The fatigue failure of the tail rotor pitch change link spherical bearing housing as a result of corrosion pitting. |
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Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC