Aircraft Description
N652HA is a 1996 Bell 206-L4, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Helicopter Applicators INC in Gettysburg, PA. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 19, 2023. The registration certificate was issued on February 23, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Allison 250-C30P engine producing 650 horsepower, N652HA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A894D8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N652HA was last updated on February 23, 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 N652HA. 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 (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2023 | ERA23FA317 | Substantial | Fatal | The pilot’s failure to remain clear of powerlines during an agricultural spraying operation. |
| Jul 27, 2012 | CEN12CA484 | Substantial | Serious | The pilot did not maintain clearance from terrain during a low-level aerial application flight and lost control of the helicopter. |
The pilot’s failure to remain clear of powerlines during an agricultural spraying operation.
The pilot did not maintain clearance from terrain during a low-level aerial application flight and lost control of the helicopter.
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC