Flight Tracker
N78900
1952 BELL 47D1
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Multiple
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage, 2 fatal injuries. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
MASTER DESIGNS LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
GILBERT, AZ
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 2, 2016
Airworthiness Date
Oct 7, 1961
Expires
May 31, 2029
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
47D1
Year
1952
Serial Number
480
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
78 kt
Type Certificate
H-1

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
FRANKLIN
Engine Model
6V4 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
210 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AAB466
Mode S Code (Octal)
52532146

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 28, 2013 Accident Substantial Lake Ozark, MO
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The improper rebuild and maintenance of the helicopter and inadequate subsequent inspections, which resulted in undetected fuel contamination and a subsequent total loss of engine power during cruise flight.

NTSB CEN13LA396
Nov 12, 1995 Accident Destroyed SHAFTER, CA
Injuries2 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

the pilot misjudged the altitude and ground clearance while performing an unwarranted low altitude flight maneuver.

NTSB LAX96FA045