N717SP — 2024 Bell Textron Canada Ltd 429
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
N717SP appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 57515
- Manufacturer
- Bell Textron Canada Ltd
- Model
- 429
- Year
- 2024
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- P&w Canada Pw207d1/d2
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Minnesota State Patrol — Saint Paul, MN
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing in a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with terrain.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2024 Bell Textron Canada Ltd 429).
- Oct 8, 2024registered — Minnesota State Patrol
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N717SP was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2024 Bell Textron Canada Ltd 429 above.
- until May 31, 20182010 Pphu Ekolot KR-030 TOPAZ (s/n 30/03/10)
- until Nov 28, 20072000 Cessna 172S (s/n 172S8646)
Frequently asked
- Has N717SP been in an accident?
- Yes. N717SP appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
- What kind of aircraft is N717SP?
- N717SP is a 2024 Bell Textron Canada Ltd 429 (rotorcraft), serial number 57515.
- Who is N717SP registered to?
- N717SP is registered to Minnesota State Patrol of Saint Paul, MN. Registration status: active.
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