Aircraft Description
N42PL is a 1976 Aerospatiale SA315B, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to High Altitude Helicopters INC in Brewster, WA. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 7, 2021. The registration certificate was issued on June 27, 2025. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2032. Powered by a Turbomeca ARTOUSTEIIIB engine producing 858 horsepower, N42PL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4FA96 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N42PL was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 46.3745, -117.0150 on May 2, 2024. The FAA registry record for N42PL was last updated on June 27, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Aerospatiale is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 819 Aerospatiale aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the SA315B model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N42PL. 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.
Registered Owner
Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | WPR24LA138 | Substantial | Minor | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during a low level aerial application. |
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Last Known Position
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC