N961BH - 2013 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 Aircraft Registration

B429

2013 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429

Aircraft Description

N961BH is a 2013 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Sierra Pacific Industries in Redding, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 9, 2013. The registration certificate was issued on August 3, 2018. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a P&w Canada PW207D1/D2 engine producing 621 horsepower, N961BH is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD5FFE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N961BH was last tracked by AviatorDB near Redding Municipal Airport (KRDD) on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N961BH 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 N961BH. 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
2013
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 9, 2013
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 3, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES
Address
3730 FLIGHT AVE
City
REDDING
State / Zip Code
California96002-9387
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)
53257776
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD5FFE

Additional Details

Registration
N961BH
Serial Number
57146
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
01128689

Last Known Position

Date
April 3, 2026 (UTC 18:56:23)
Airport
Latitude
40.513551
Longitude
-122.30096

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC