Flight Tracker
N8478H
1958 BELL 47G-2
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
BERTILING BRAD
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
NORTH SHORE, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Oct 22, 2001
Airworthiness Date
Sep 5, 1980
Expires
Jul 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
47G-2
Year
1958
Serial Number
2214
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

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AB9D52
Mode S Code (Octal)
52716522

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

Aug 25, 2002 Accident Substantial Oasis, CA
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout and clearance with power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.

NTSB LAX02LA262