N779HA - 2012 Robinson Helicopter CO R66 Aircraft Registration

R66

2012 ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66

Aircraft Description

N779HA is a 2012 Robinson Helicopter Co R66, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Hughes Aerospace Navigation Solutions LLC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 22, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on July 16, 2018. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C300/A1 engine producing 300 horsepower, N779HA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA8B26 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N779HA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.3490, -95.4299 on February 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N779HA was last updated on May 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 N779HA. 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
2012
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO
Model
R66
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R66R-66
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 22, 2012
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 16, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
HUGHES AEROSPACE NAVIGATION SOLUTIONS LLC
Address
3511 SILVERSIDE RD STE 105
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19810-4902
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)
52505446
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA8B26

Additional Details

Registration
N779HA
Serial Number
0160
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01096167

Last Known Position

Date
February 4, 2026 (UTC 22:32:42)
Airport
Latitude
30.348999
Longitude
-95.429939

Data Source

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

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