N17H — 1947 Continental Copters Inc TOMCAT MK6B

Aircraft record

Serial number

13

Manufacturer

Continental Copters Inc

Model

TOMCAT MK6B

Year

1947

Category

Rotorcraft

Engine

Lycoming Vo-435 Series

Registration

Active

Registered to

Hendrickson Flying Service Inc — Rochelle, IL

View the FAA registry record for N17H →

Accident & incident history

1. CEN16CA321Aug 7, 2016Sparland, ILSerious

   The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing.

2. CEN10CA411Jul 15, 2010Blackstone, ILMinor

   The helicopter encountered a dust devil at a low altitude during the aerial application flight.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1947 Continental Copters Inc TOMCAT MK6B).

1. Apr 18, 2003registered — Hendrickson Flying Service Inc

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N17H was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1947 Continental Copters Inc TOMCAT MK6B above.

• until Jan 30, 1940Ryan Aircraft B-5 (s/n 202)

Frequently asked

Has N17H been in an accident?

Yes. N17H appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N17H?

N17H is a 1947 Continental Copters Inc TOMCAT MK6B (rotorcraft), serial number 13.

Who is N17H registered to?

N17H is registered to Hendrickson Flying Service Inc of Rochelle, IL. Registration status: active.