Flight Tracker
N7985A
1958 BELL 47G
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Restricted
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
GILES FORREST D
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
SPRINGTOWN, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 24, 2021
Airworthiness Date
Feb 22, 1979
Expires
Feb 29, 2028
Approved Operations
Agriculture and Pest Control

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
47G
Year
1958
Serial Number
1022
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)
AAD8C5
Mode S Code (Octal)
52554305

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 3, 2026 Accident Substantial Springtown, TX
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB WPR26LA247