Flight Tracker
N955B
1954 BELL 47G
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including destroyed damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
LAMBERT BRIAN J
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
OWASSO, OK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 17, 2024
Airworthiness Date
Jan 12, 2017
Expires
May 31, 2031
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
47G
Year
1954
Serial Number
711
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
78 kt
Type Certificate
H-1

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
VO-435-A1F
Type
Reciprocating
Power
250 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AD4753
Mode S Code (Octal)
53243523

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

May 11, 1991 Accident Destroyed AGUADILLA, PR
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE IMPROPER IN FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO CONDUCT AN OUT-OF-GROUND-EFFECT HOVER WITH A RIGHT CROSSWIND. THIS RESULTED IN AN IN FLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO SETTLING WITH POWER AND IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.

NTSB MIA91LA141
Aug 23, 1989 Accident Substantial PONCE, PR
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

FAILURE OF THE AFT TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT.

NTSB MIA89LA229