N660DW - 2017 Robinson Helicopter CO R66 Aircraft Registration

R66

2017 ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66

Aircraft Description

N660DW is a 2017 Robinson Helicopter Co R66, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Elsner Well Drilling INC in Wickenburg, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 19, 2017. The registration certificate was issued on December 26, 2023. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2030. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C300/A1 engine producing 300 horsepower, N660DW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8B499 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N660DW was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.0221, -112.8089 on February 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N660DW was last updated on December 26, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Robinson R-66, a revolutionary five-seat turbine helicopter, transformed the light turbine helicopter market by offering unprecedented affordability and reliability in its class. First flown on November 7, 2007, it features a single Rolls-Royce RR300 turboshaft engine producing 300 shaft horsepower, accommodating one pilot plus four passengers with a separate cargo compartment. With a main rotor diameter of 10.06 meters and fuselage length of 4.87 meters, the R-66 challenged established competitors and effectively replaced aging models like the Bell JetRanger. The aircraft is manufactured by Robinson Helicopter Company of Torrance, California. AviatorDB tracks 425 Robinson Helicopter Co aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is R66.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N660DW. 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.

Model Year
2017
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO
Model
R66
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R66R-66
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 19, 2017
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 26, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
ELSNER WELL DRILLING INC
Address
PO BOX 1359
City
WICKENBURG
State / Zip Code
Arizona85358-1359
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYC
Engine Model
250-C300/A1
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52132231
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8B499

Additional Details

Registration
N660DW
Serial Number
0785
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
December 31, 2030
Last Action Date
December 26, 2023
Last Update Date
December 26, 2023
Unique ID
01241803

Last Known Position

Date
April 14, 2026 (UTC 16:31:14)
Airport
Latitude
33.981445
Longitude
-112.833401

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC