Aircraft Description
N505TJ is a Bell Textron Canada LTD 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Mercy Flight INC in Buffalo, NY. The registration certificate was issued on December 16, 2022. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 9 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A64E35 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N505TJ was last tracked by AviatorDB near Buffalo Niagara International Airport (KBUF) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N505TJ was last updated on November 8, 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 N505TJ. 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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Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC