Flight Tracker
N47AH
1961 BELL 47G-3B
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard
3 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SCOTTS HELICOPTER SERVICES INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
LE SUEUR, MN
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 4, 2005
Airworthiness Date
Apr 21, 1993
Expires
Apr 30, 2030
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
47G-3B
Year
1961
Serial Number
2645
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
78 kt
Type Certificate
2H3

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TVO-435-GIA
Type
Reciprocating
Power
280 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)
A5BEC9
Mode S Code (Octal)
51337311

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

Jul 24, 2017 Accident Substantial Toterville, IA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain rotor rpm while maneuvering at low altitude with low airspeed and a tailwind.

NTSB GAA17CA436
Aug 14, 2008 Accident Substantial Kenyon, MN
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in the helicopter settling with power.

NTSB CHI08CA254
Oct 19, 1997 Accident Substantial WINSTON, MT
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

Fuel starvation due to fuel flow restriction from a failed carburetor automatic mixture control device. Factors include night light conditions for the forced landing.

NTSB SEA98LA006