Flight Tracker
N73909
1962 BELL 47G-3B-1
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Restricted
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
DSM INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
WHITE CITY, OR
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 2, 2001
Airworthiness Date
Apr 8, 1982
Expires
Aug 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Agriculture and Pest Control

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
47G-3B-1
Year
1962
Serial Number
2797
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)
A9EEF4
Mode S Code (Octal)
52367364

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

Jun 23, 2004 Accident Substantial Medford, OR
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering. Trees were a factor.

NTSB SEA04LA114
Feb 24, 1994 Accident Destroyed GOLD HILL, OR
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

SEPARATION OF THE CROSSOVER FUEL LINE, AND THE INABILITY OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN A PROPER RATE OF DESCENT DURING THE AUTOROTATION.

NTSB SEA94LA065