N486SA — Shield Ai Inc V-BAT

Aircraft record

Serial number

VB-200036

Manufacturer

Shield Ai Inc

Model

V-BAT

Category

Fixed wing single-engine

Registration

Active

Registered to

Shield Ai Inc — Frisco, TX

View the FAA registry record for N486SA →

Accident & incident history

1. WPR16LA104May 7, 2016Maxwell, CANo injuries

   A reduction in available engine power during takeoff due to a stuck hot air valve, which resulted in low rotor rpm and a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of dry film lubricant and the presence of corrosion on the hot air valve assembly, which resulted in the sticking of the valve.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Shield Ai Inc V-BAT).

1. Mar 2, 2026registered — Shield Ai Inc

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N486SA was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the Shield Ai Inc V-BAT above.

• until Mar 20, 20191962 Bell UH-1B (s/n 62-4583)

Frequently asked

Has N486SA been in an accident?

Yes. N486SA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N486SA?

N486SA is a Shield Ai Inc V-BAT (fixed wing single-engine), serial number VB-200036.

Who is N486SA registered to?

N486SA is registered to Shield Ai Inc of Frisco, TX. Registration status: active.