N920PD - 2014 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 Aircraft Registration

B429

2014 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.

Model Year
2014
Manufacturer
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA
Model
429
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B429429 GlobalRanger
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 26, 2014
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 21, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Address
FLOYD BENNETT FIELD (NY22)
City
BROOKLYN
State / Zip Code
New York11234
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)
53137563
Mode S Code (Hex)
ACBF73

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N920PD
Serial Number
57233
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
9
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01155406

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 16:15:10)
Airport
Latitude
40.590729
Longitude
-73.879761

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC