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N4242A1947 Bell 47G

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Oct 6, 2014.

Safety record in brief:4 NTSB accidents (destroyed damage at worst, latest May 1998)3 ADs may apply

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
El Cajon, CA
owner city / state
Engine
6V4 SERIES · 210 hp
Franklin
Owners
2
since 1984
NTSB events
4
destroyed, 1998
ADs may apply
3
confirm with A&P
Service reports
0
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Aircraft & Helicopter Svc INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
El Cajon, CA
Certificate issued
Jan 21, 1984
Canceled
Oct 6, 2014
Airworthiness
Restricted · Aerial Surveying
Airworthiness date
Nov 25, 1975

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Bell
Model
47G
Year
1947
Serial number
22
Aircraft type
Rotorcraft
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Type certificate data sheet
H-1
Mode S code
A50D1A

Engine

Make and model
Franklin 6v4 Series
Type
Reciprocating
Power
210 hp

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2018 – 2019Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC TrusteeNorfolk · as N182JR
  2. 1984 – 2014Aircraft & Helicopter Svc INCEl Cajon, CA

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (4)

Accident · substantial damage

May 28, 1998 · Bunnell, FL

The pilot-in-command(CFI) failure to maintain control of the aircraft.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
MIA98LA170

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for MIA98LA170)

Accident · substantial damage

Sep 2, 1989 · Ozark, MO

THE FAILURE OF THE DUAL STUDENT TO PROPERLY FLARE DURING AN AUTOROTATIVE LANDING RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING AND PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE RIGHT SKID. THE CFI ALSO FAILED TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STUDENT'S ACTIONS ON THE FLIGHT CONTROLS.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
MKC89LA195

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for MKC89LA195)

Accident · destroyed

Dec 22, 1984 · Chatsworth, CA

THE PLT WAS PRACTICING OFF AIRPORT TOUCH & GO'S. ON THE SECOND LNDG THE LEFT SKID CONTACTED A HIDDEN DIRT EMBANKMENT ANDTHE ACFT ROLLED OVER. A POST IMPACT FIRE CONSUMED THE AIRCRAFT. BOTH CERTIFICATED COMMERCIAL PLTS ABOARD THE HELICOPTER ESCAPED UNHARMED. THE LANDING AREA CONTAINED HIGH VEGETATION.

Damage
Destroyed
Injuries
None
Report
LAX85LA079

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for LAX85LA079)

Show all 4 NTSB events

Accident · destroyed

Sep 11, 1982 · San Diego, CA

THE PLT WAS IN THE LOCAL PATTERN PRACTICING MANEUVERS. AFTER COMPLETING A QUICK STOP MANEUVER & HOVERING, ANOTHER TAKEOFF WAS INITIATED. THE PLT STATED THAT IT SEEMED TO TAKE AN UNUSUAL AMOUNT OF FORWARD CYCLIC TO INITIATE FORWARD FLT. DURING THE FINAL APPROACH FULL FORWARD CYCLIC WAS NOT SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN FORWARD FLT. THE ACFT STOPPED SHORT OF THE LANDING SPOT & STARTED BACKING UP. THE…

Damage
Destroyed
Injuries
Minor
Report
LAX82FA341

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for LAX82FA341)

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (3)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2009-12-01Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 47, 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E, 47G, 47G-2, 47G-2A…Jun 29, 2009Airframe (47G)Only with: Main rotor blade installed: P/N 047-110-250-021 with S/N A-303, A-304, A-312, or A-316; or P/N 047-110-250-023 with S/N A-298, A-301, or A-305.
2001-17-17Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2, 47G2A, 47G-2A-1…Aug 29, 2001Airframe (47G)Only with: Main rotor blade grips P/N 47-120-135-2, 47-120-135-3, 47-120-135-5, 47-120-252-1, 47-120-252-7, 47-120-252-11, 74-120-252-11, 74-120-135-5, R47-120-252-11, or R47-120-135-5 installed.
98-07-09Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2, 47G-2A…May 6, 1998Airframe (47G)

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (0)

No Service Difficulty Reports found for this airframe since 1995.

Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 20, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 20, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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