N861NC - 2014 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 Aircraft Registration

N861NC is a 2014 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Air Methods LLC in Greenwood Village, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 16, 2015. The registration certificate was issued on June 4, 2015. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D1/D2 engine producing 621 horsepower, N861NC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABD3BD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N861NC was last tracked by AviatorDB near Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County (KTDF) on April 1, 2026. The FAA registry record for N861NC was last updated on December 20, 2024. 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 N861NC. 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.