Flight Tracker
N7965J
1973 BELL 47G3B2A
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Multiple
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
Mar 15, 1999
Airworthiness Date
Jul 25, 1978
Expires
Apr 30, 2027
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
47G3B2A
Year
1973
Serial Number
6859
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
75 kt
Type Certificate
2H3

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TVO-435-GIA
Type
Reciprocating
Power
280 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AAD15F
Mode S Code (Octal)
52550537

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

May 3, 1998 Accident Substantial STANWOOD, WA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The failure of the number two connecting rod, which led to additional internal engine damage and a complete loss of power. Factors include soft terrain in the area where the pilot found it necessary to execute his forced landing.

NTSB SEA98LA069
Aug 5, 1984 Accident Substantial WEST GLACIER, MT
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB DEN84LA260