Aircraft Description
Airworthiness Date
Invalid Date
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
Invalid Date
Registered Owner
Name
SHARKEYS HELICOPTERS INC
Address
56 AIRPORT RD
City
WEST LEBANON
State / Zip Code
New Hampshire03784-1656
Country
United States
Powerplant & Avionics
Engine Type
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Number of Engines
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Mode S Code (Oct)
52565043
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAEA23
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2023 | ERA24FA003 | Substantial | Fatal | The pilot’s loss of control during the initial climb in dark night conditions due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in a steep banking descent into trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent night flight experience, improper cockpit lighting settings, and his failure to use the helicopter’s stability augmentation system before and during the unusual attitude. |
Additional Details
Registration
N802JR
Serial Number
53971
Number of Engines
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Number of Seats
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Expiration Date
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Last Action Date
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Last Update Date
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Unique ID
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC