Aircraft Description
Airworthiness Date
Invalid Date
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
29
Cert Issue Date
Invalid Date
Registered Owner
Name
ROYAL AERONAUTICAL SERVICES USA LLC
Address
1621 CENTRAL AVE
City
CHEYENNE
State / Zip Code
Wyoming82001-4531
Country
United States
Powerplant & Avionics
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
52570412
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAF10A
NTSB Accident History (3)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2017 | GAA17CA165 | Substantial | Minor | The pilot's decision to hover-taxi out of the hangar and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the hangar. |
| Jul 16, 2015 | GAA15CA232 | Substantial | Minor | The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with trees. |
| Jul 5, 2008 | DFW08CA177 | Substantial | Minor | A total loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to operate inside the height velocity curve. |
Feb 19, 2017GAA17CA165
Substantial
Minor
The pilot's decision to hover-taxi out of the hangar and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the hangar.
Jul 16, 2015GAA15CA232
Substantial
Minor
The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with trees.
Jul 5, 2008DFW08CA177
Substantial
Minor
A total loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to operate inside the height velocity curve.
Additional Details
Registration
N804DF
Serial Number
11265
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
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Expiration Date
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Last Action Date
—
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