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N930671965 Bell 47D1

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 17, 2026

Safety record in brief:5 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Jan 2014)3 ADs may apply

Registration
Valid
expires Oct 31, 2027
Based in
Trussville, AL
owner city / state
Engine
6V4 SERIES · 210 hp
Franklin
Owners
1
since 1995
NTSB events
5
substantial, 2014
ADs may apply
3
confirm with A&P
Service reports
0
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026
Registered owner
Milam INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Trussville, AL
Certificate issued
Jul 12, 1995
Expires
Oct 31, 2027
Airworthiness
Standard

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
47D1
Year
1965
Serial number
5501
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
ACE8F3

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. 1995 – nowMilam INCTrussville, AL · current

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 17, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (5)

Accident · substantial damage

Jan 21, 2014 · Pell City, AL

The pilot’s use of an improper clutch engagement procedure, which resulted in clutch glazing, slippage, and, ultimately, the in-flight disengagement of the clutch and a loss of rotor rpm. Contributing to the accident were the installation of a light-weight clutch assembly and a higher horsepower engine, both of which increased the tendency for clutch slippage, and inadequate inspection of the…

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
Minor
Report
ERA14LA099

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ERA14LA099)

Accident · substantial damage

Jan 27, 1992 · Cross City, FL

PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE AUTOROTATIVE LANDING.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
MIA92LA069

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for MIA92LA069)

Accident · substantial damage

Nov 2, 1989 · Loxahatchee, FL

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM AFTER PULLING UP FROM A SWATH RUN. A RELATED FACTOR WAS THE PRESENCE OF TREES.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
Serious
Report
MIA90LA023

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for MIA90LA023)

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Accident · substantial damage

Nov 4, 1984 · Terlingua, TX

SHORTLY AFTER THE PLT TOOK OFF ON A SIGHT-SEEING FLT, THE ENG LOST POWER WHEN THE HELICOPTER WAS OVER ROUGH TERRAIN AT ABOUT 200 FT AGL. DURING AN AUTOROTATIVE LANDING, THE HELICOPTER ROCKED FORWARD CAUSING THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES TO STRIKE THE TAIL BOOM. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, THE POWER LOSS WAS DUE TO A SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER IN THE FUEL.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
FTW85LA043

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for FTW85LA043)

Accident · substantial damage

May 20, 1982 · Harrisburg, AR

DURING AN AGRICULTURAL SPRAYING OPERATION THE PILOT TURNED DOWNWIND AND THE TAIL ROTOR STRUCK A RICE DIKE. THE PILOT LOST CONTROL AND THE AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD. THE MAIN ROTOR SEVERED THE TAIL BOOM. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN LOADED WITHIN 100 POUNDS OF THE MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
FTW82DA189

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for FTW82DA189)

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 (47D1)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 (47D1)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 (47D1)

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.

Related aircraft

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 17, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 17, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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