Aircraft Description
Airworthiness Date
Invalid Date
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
16
Cert Issue Date
Invalid Date
Registered Owner
Name
PENN HELICOPTER LLC
Address
1788 STOYSTOWN RD
City
FRIEDENS
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania15541-7404
Country
United States
Powerplant & Avionics
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51256462
Mode S Code (Hex)
A55D32
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2011 | ERA11FA272 | Substantial | Fatal | The pilot's operation of the helicopter at a low-forward airspeed out of ground effect, which resulted in the helicopter’s loss of translational lift and tail rotor authority and the pilot’s subsequent loss of helicopter control. |
Additional Details
Registration
N445AB
Serial Number
10761
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
—
Expiration Date
—
Last Action Date
—
Last Update Date
—
Unique ID
—
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC