Flight Tracker
N8478D
1957 BELL 47G-2
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
WOOD DENTON A
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
FRIENDSWOOD, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 20, 2013
Airworthiness Date
Dec 18, 1980
Expires
Jun 30, 2029
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
47G-2
Year
1957
Serial Number
1697
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
78 kt
Type Certificate
-

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)
AB9D4E
Mode S Code (Octal)
52716516

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.

Ownership History: 1 prior registration

RegistrantLocationCancelled
DEL RIO FLYING SERVICE DEL RIO, TX Sep 17, 1963

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jul 10, 2001 Accident Substantial Indianola, MS
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

The pilot's improper use of flight controls during an autorotation that resulted inn the collapse of the skids and cross tube assembly. A factor was the loss of engine power due to the failure of # 1 connecting rod and the overload failure of the skids and cross tub assembly.

NTSB ATL01LA075