Flight Tracker
N9526
1954 BELL 47G-2A
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Restricted
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
DYKSTRA DONALD J
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
DORR, MI
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Nov 4, 2019
Airworthiness Date
-
Expires
Nov 30, 2029
Approved Operations
Agriculture and Pest Control

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
47G-2A
Year
1954
Serial Number
1288-16
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
78 kt
Type Certificate
2H3

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
VO-540 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
310 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AD3F3F
Mode S Code (Octal)
53237477

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 20, 2017 Accident Substantial St Marys, PA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The student pilot's inadequate prefight planning and en route fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.

NTSB ERA17LA285
Aug 11, 2009 Accident Substantial Covert, MI
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of blocked fuel vents.

NTSB CEN09CA517