Flight Tracker
N2838B
1957 BELL 47J
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Restricted
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
BLESSED BEGINNINGS BROADCASTING INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
WARSAW, IN
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Dec 28, 2023
Airworthiness Date
Feb 24, 1958
Expires
Dec 31, 2030
Approved Operations
Aerial Advertising, Aerial Surveying, Patrolling, Forest, Other

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
47J
Year
1957
Serial Number
1424
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
78 kt
Type Certificate
2H1

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
VO-435 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
260 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A2DC92
Mode S Code (Octal)
50556222

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Aug 5, 1988 Accident Substantial DOWAGIAC, MI
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

FAILURE TO MAINTIAN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM BY THE UNQUALIFIED PILOT.

NTSB CHI88DET05