Aircraft Description
N996PD is a 1998 Eurocopter AS 350 B2, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Twin Peaks Aviation LLC in Missoula, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 9, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on July 31, 2024. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2031. Powered by a Turbomeca ARRIEL 1D1 engine producing 712 horsepower, N996PD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADEA36 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N996PD was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.7112, -110.9420 on June 21, 2025. The FAA registry record for N996PD was last updated on July 31, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Eurocopter is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 854 Eurocopter aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the AS 350 B2 model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N996PD. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2001 | LAX01TA119 | Substantial | None | The fatigue fracture of the engine accessory drive gear while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of engine power and collision with a residential transmission line during the ensuing forced landing. A factor associated with the accident was the residential transmission line. |
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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