Updated on: 6/1/2018
Many are wondering if the aircraft that was involved in the KOMO helicopter crash had a history of problems. A complete history of the chopper's maintenance records (including information that is generally not available to the public), etc. will undoubtedly be part of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) detailed investigation. A quick search of publicly available information regarding the helicopter's history revealed the following:
Registration Number N250FB
Serial Number 3669
Status Valid
Manufacturer Name EUROCOPTER
Certificate Issue Date 10/18/2007
Model AS 350 B2
Expiration Date 07/31/2015
Type Aircraft Rotorcraft
Type Engine Turbo-shaft
Pending Number Change None
Dealer No
Date Change Authorized None
Mode S Code (base 8 / oct) 50453775
MFR Year 2003
Mode S Code (base 16 / hex) A257FD
Type Registration Corporation
Fractional Owner NO
Engine Manufacturer TURBOMECA
Classification Standard
Engine Model ARRIEL 1D1
Category Normal
Registered To:
HELICOPTERS INC
5000 OMEGA DR
CAHOKIA ILLINOIS
62206-1469
UNITED STATES
Source: FAA Registry Information