Aircraft Description
N555NB is a 1977 Bell 206B, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Helicopter Services of Illinois LLC in Fisher, IL. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 27, 2017. The registration certificate was issued on May 5, 2017. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Allison 250-C20B engine producing 420 horsepower, N555NB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7132C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N555NB was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Bell 206B JetRanger, one of the most successful light helicopters in aviation history, revolutionized civilian rotorcraft operations worldwide. First flown in 1971, it was a single-engine turboshaft helicopter that could carry one pilot and four passengers. With a 33-foot rotor diameter and maximum speed of 140 mph, the aircraft established itself as the workhorse of commercial helicopter aviation. Manufactured by Bell Helicopter, over 4,400 Model 206A/B variants were produced through 2010. AviatorDB tracks 4,083 Bell aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is B06.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N555NB. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2012 | CEN12LA141 | Substantial | None | A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning. |
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC