N38926

Bell 47G-2 · built 1973

Registrations are reused: the FAA register shows one earlier aircraft with this mark, the last registration cancelled on January 6, 1949.

Register facts: FAA Aircraft Registry (Releasable Aircraft Database) (open data).

FlightFinder has no observed route profile for this registration. The documented safety events below are available independently of live flight tracking.

Safety history

  • July 5, 2005Accident

    The failure of the throttle cable housing, which permitted the engine's RPM to decay to the idle position. Contributing factors were the trees and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.

    Bell 47G-2A

    The failure of the throttle cable housing, which permitted the engine's RPM to decay to the idle position. Contributing factors were the trees and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. Full accident record

  • March 31, 1991Accident

    THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE MAIN ROTOR MAST NUT AND LOCK WASHER BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WHICH RESULTED IN THE SEPARATION OF THE MAIN ROTOR SYSTEM.

    Bell BH-47G2A

  • September 19, 1977Accident

    Failed To Obtain/Maintain Flying Speed; Failed To Follow Approved Procedures,Directives,Etc.

    Bell 47G2H1

  • July 17, 1976Accident

    Failed To Maintain Adequate Rotor R.P.M.. Factors: Jettisoned Load

    Bell 47G-2

  • May 26, 1975Accident

    Other; Fatigue Fracture. Factors: Separation In Flight

    Bell 47G-2

  • April 6, 1973Accident

    Inadequate Preflight Preparation And/Or Planning; Exercised Poor Judgment. Factors: Unfavorable Wind Conditions; Downwind; Improperly Loaded Aircraft-Weight-And/Or C.G.

    Bell 47G-2