N920PD - 2014 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 Aircraft Registration
B4292014 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429
Aircraft Description
N920PD is a 2014 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to New York City Police Department in Brooklyn, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 26, 2014. The registration certificate was issued on August 21, 2015. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D1/D2 engine producing 621 horsepower, N920PD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ACBF73 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N920PD was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.5905, -73.8794 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N920PD was last updated on June 3, 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 N920PD. 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.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2021 | ERA22LA091 | Substantial | None | The pilots overapplication of flight controls during landing, which resulted in the rotor blades contacting the wire strike protection system and subsequent hard landing. |
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC