Aircraft Description
N6603X is a 1990 Bell 206L-3, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Aerial Applicators of Missouri LLC in Jonesboro, AR. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 30, 2016. The registration certificate was issued on June 5, 2025. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2032. Powered by a Allison 250-C30 SER engine producing 650 horsepower, N6603X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8B710 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6603X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.2259, -90.0366 on September 19, 2024. The FAA registry record for N6603X was last updated on June 5, 2025. 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 N6603X. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 1999 | FTW99LA077 | Substantial | None | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the oil platform's windsock on final approach to landing. |
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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