Aircraft Description
N96161 is a Bell TH-13T, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Scotts Helicopter Services INC in Le Sueur, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 18, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on January 4, 1993. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 3 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD6321 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N96161 was last updated on July 28, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Bell, a Textron company headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading manufacturer of rotorcraft. From the iconic Bell 206 JetRanger to the Bell 505 and 525, Bell helicopters serve civil, military, and commercial helicopter markets worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 4,083 Bell aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the TH-13T model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N96161. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 1996 | CHI96LA223 | Substantial | None | the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from known transmission lines. A factor relating to this accident was the sunglare which hindered the pilot's ability to see the transmission lines. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC