N9720 - Westland Helicopters Ltd Westland Wasp HAS1 Aircraft Registration

N9720 is a Westland Helicopters LTD WESTLAND WASP HAS1, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Eca LTD in Hannibal, NY. The registration certificate was issued on January 30, 2018. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 12 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD8D6B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9720 was last updated on April 14, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Westland Wasp HAS.1, the world's first helicopter designed specifically for frigate deck operations, revolutionized naval anti-submarine warfare capabilities for small escort vessels. First flown on October 28, 1962, it was a single-engine turboshaft helicopter with folding rotors that could carry two crew members and various weapon loads including torpedoes or AS.12 missiles. With a main rotor diameter of 9.83 meters and maximum speed of 120 mph, the compact design enabled operations from Type 12 and 14 frigates. Westland Aircraft produced 133 units between 1962 and the mid-1960s. AviatorDB tracks 7 Westland Helicopters LTD aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is WASP.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9720. 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.