Flight Tracker
N7836S
1967 BELL 47G-5
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Multiple
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
WILBUR-ELLIS CO
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
SALINAS, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 24, 2010
Airworthiness Date
May 19, 1969
Expires
Jan 31, 2028
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
47G-5
Year
1967
Serial Number
7860
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
78 kt
Type Certificate
2H3

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)
AA9EE6
Mode S Code (Octal)
52517346

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

Sep 11, 2013 Accident Substantial King City, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

The failure of the helicopter’s center frame tube due to a fatigue crack and corrosion originating from a welded surface. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the helicopter during its most recent 100-hour inspection.

NTSB WPR13LA404