Aircraft Description
N7000J is a 2013 Robinson Helicopter Co R66, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Vann William B in Williams, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 24, 2013. The registration certificate was issued on January 9, 2014. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2027. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C300/A1 engine producing 300 horsepower, N7000J is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A956EF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N7000J 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 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 N7000J. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2021 | WPR21FA300 | Destroyed | Fatal | The pilot’s abrupt flight control input that led to mast bumping and a subsequent in-flight breakup. |
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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