Aircraft that carried N1309X · 1
The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N1309X now.
NTSB investigations on N1309X · 2
Of this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it.
NTSB LAX96LA093Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G5 · Pope Valley, CAthe pilot misjudged the clearance between the broadcaster and the truck resulting in the broadcaster's cables becoming entangled with the truck.NTSB LAX95LA113Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Sonoma, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout for obstructions during initial climb. Factors which contributed to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his decision to fly with an inadequately cleaned bubble which…
FAA incident reports on N1309X · 2
Filed on this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it. Each report names the aircraft it was matched to.
Accident 19960111029949ABell 47G5 · Pope Valley, CA(.4)The pilot had hovered the helicopter over the loading platform and lowered the broadcaster (bucket) onto the platform for reloading. After the ground crew loaded the broadcaster, the pilot turned the helicopter and began to depart. The broadcaster cables…Accident 19950220002109ABell 47G5 · Sonoma, CAMoisture on bubble and blinded by sun. Struck wires on takeoff.