Has N979RD been in an accident?

No NTSB accident records are on file for N979RD.

What kind of aircraft is N979RD?

N979RD is a Hylio Inc HYL-300 (rotorcraft), serial number 17906130286.

Who is N979RD registered to?

N979RD is registered to Hylio Inc of Richmond, TX. Registration status: active.

N979RD — Hylio Inc HYL-300

Active registration

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Oct 31, 2026

N979RD has no NTSB accident records on file. Registration data compiled from public FAA records as of Oct 31, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17906130286
Manufacturer: Hylio Inc
Model: HYL-300
Category: Rotorcraft
Registration: Active
Registered to: Hylio Inc — Richmond, TX

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Accident & incident history

No NTSB accident records on file.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Hylio Inc HYL-300).

Apr 30, 2026registered — Hylio Inc
Apr 30, 2026registered — Hylio Inc
Aug 26, 2026deregistered

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N979RD was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the Hylio Inc HYL-300 above.

until Mar 8, 20161982 Gates Learjet Corp 55 (s/n 025)

Frequently asked

Has N979RD been in an accident?: No NTSB accident records are on file for N979RD.
What kind of aircraft is N979RD?: N979RD is a Hylio Inc HYL-300 (rotorcraft), serial number 17906130286.
Who is N979RD registered to?: N979RD is registered to Hylio Inc of Richmond, TX. Registration status: active.

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