Flight Tracker
N88755
BELL 47G-2
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
OLD TIME AG AVIATION LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
BAKERSFIELD, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 6, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Jul 13, 1973
Expires
Mar 31, 2032
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
47G-2
Year
-
Serial Number
2252
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)
AC3AFB
Mode S Code (Octal)
53035373

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
GATE CITY AERO SERVICE ATLANTA, GA Apr 22, 1949

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jun 1, 2026 Accident Substantial Mettler, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to ensure the loading hose had been disconnected before takeoff, which resulted in an interrupted takeoff and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the ground loader's failure to disconnect the hose before communicating with the pilot.

NTSB WPR26LA207