N780HP - Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 Aircraft Registration

B429

BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429

Aircraft Description

N780HP is a Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security in Nashville, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 22, 2018. The registration certificate was issued on December 13, 2021. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D1/D2 engine producing 621 horsepower, N780HP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA9143 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N780HP was last tracked by AviatorDB near Nashville International Airport (KBNA) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N780HP was last updated on July 1, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is a twin-engine utility helicopter that revolutionized emergency medical services operations with its single-pilot IFR capability and spacious cabin design. First flown on February 27, 2007, it is a light helicopter configured with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207D1 turboshaft engines, seating for eight passengers plus two crew members, and a four-bladed composite main rotor system. With a maximum speed of 180 mph and range of 450 miles, the aircraft established new standards for civilian helicopter operations. The GlobalRanger was manufactured by Bell Helicopter at their Mirabel, Quebec facility. AviatorDB tracks 727 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is B429.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N780HP. 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
Manufacturer
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA
Model
429
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B429429 GlobalRanger
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 22, 2018
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 13, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY
Address
225 EZELL PIKE
City
NASHVILLE
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37217-2905
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
PW207D1/D2
Horsepower
621 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52510503
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA9143

Additional Details

Registration
N780HP
Serial Number
57335
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
9
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
July 1, 2023
Unique ID
01269153

Last Known Position

Date
March 23, 2026 (UTC 23:38:30)
Airport
Latitude
36.104324
Longitude
-86.673031

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC