Aircraft Description
N5DF is a 2021 Bell Textron Canada LTD 505, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Dwf Heli LLC in Orient, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 14, 2021. The registration certificate was issued on June 30, 2021. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Safran ARRIUS 2R engine producing 460 horsepower, N5DF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6358F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5DF was last updated on May 19, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X, a modern light turbine helicopter designed to succeed the legendary Bell 206 JetRanger series, first flew on November 10, 2014. This single-engine turboshaft aircraft seats five occupants and fills critical roles in law enforcement, corporate transport, flight training, and utility operations. With a maximum speed of 146 mph and operational range of 401 miles, the 505 measures over 40 feet in overall length. Bell Helicopter, now part of Bell Textron, developed this aircraft through direct collaboration with experienced operators starting in 2011. AviatorDB tracks 388 Bell Textron Canada LTD aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is B505.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N5DF. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2022 | ERA23LA011 | Substantial | Serious | The pilot’s execution of a landing approach with a right, quartering tailwind, low forward airspeed, and high power demand that, when combined, resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and helicopter control. |
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC