# N1170W: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 1
- Last cancelled: August 12, 2021
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=1170W
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1170W

## Aircraft that carried N1170W

- [Cancelled 2021-08-12](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1170W-2021-08-12): Bell 47G-3B-1, S/N 2944, built 1965. First renewal notice. Owner: [Olathe Spray Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLATHE%20SPRAY%20SERVICE%20INC), [Olathe, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Olathe)

## NTSB investigations on N1170W (4)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN19TA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19TA280), Aug 20, 2019: Bell 47G (N1170W), Montrose, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from attitude-induced unporting of the fuel.
- [NTSB DEN82FTM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTM02), Nov 5, 1981: Soloy 47 (N1170W), Fruitland, UT, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76FTI02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76FTI02), Jul 9, 1975: Bell 47G3B1 (N1170W), Elliston, MT, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75AD022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75AD022), Oct 26, 1974: Bell 47G3B1 (N1170W), Vernal, UT, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N1170W (4)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20190820019069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190820019069A), Aug 20, 2019: Bell 47G-3B-1 (N1170W), Montrose, CO, Substantial damage. Pilot stated that as he came over the mesa and leveled off to start the application of pesticide, the helicopter yawed like a gust of wind hit the tail rotor.…
- [Accident 19811105071819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811105071819A), Nov 5, 1981: Bell 47G3B1 (N1170W), Fruitland, UT, Substantial damage. Helicopter crashed during emergency landing. Reason for power failure undetermined.
- [Accident 19750709018089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750709018089A), Jul 9, 1975: Bell 47G3B1 (N1170W), Elliston, MT, Substantial damage. Rough running eng. Extended flare to clr fence. Cracked dist blk l mag,dmgd hi tension ld receptacle
- [Accident 19741026043219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741026043219A), Oct 26, 1974: Bell 47G3B1 (N1170W), Vernal, UT, Substantial damage. Density alt 13000 ft.

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