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1952 BELL 47D1
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Multiple
4 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
PLEVYAK MALCOLM S
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
BERWICK, PA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 6, 2024
Airworthiness Date
Jun 17, 1965
Expires
Jun 30, 2031
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
47D1
Year
1952
Serial Number
479
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)
AC8CFD
Mode S Code (Octal)
53106375

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 11, 1997 Accident Substantial HOLCOMB, MS
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

The failure of the pilot to adequately see and avoid all obstructions while doing aerial application work.

NTSB ATL97LA121
Sep 13, 1994 Accident Substantial HAZEL GREEN, AL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

UNDETERMINED.

NTSB ATL94LA172
May 12, 1989 Accident Substantial SHELBYVILLE, TN
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

FAILURE IN THE ROTOR DRIVE SYSTEM FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO PERFORM AN AUTOROTATION.

NTSB ATL89DLT03
Jul 8, 1987 Accident Substantial HUNTSVILLE, AL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
NTSB ATL87LA204