Flight Tracker
N7885S
1967 BELL 47G-5
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Restricted
2 NTSB records 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
Apr 18, 1996
Expires
Jan 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Carriage of Cargo, Patrolling, Aerial Advertising

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
47G-5
Year
1967
Serial Number
7873
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

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AAB156
Mode S Code (Octal)
52530526

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 28, 2000 Accident Substantial KING CITY, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

The pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather which resulted in loss of visual reference and flight into power transmission wires and terrain.

NTSB LAX00LA280
Jul 23, 1996 Accident Substantial LOST HILLS, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

improper installation of the carburetor air box.

NTSB LAX96LA287