# N473FW: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 2
- Last cancelled: November 17, 1994
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=473FW
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N473FW

## Aircraft that carried N473FW

- [Cancelled 1994-11-17](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N473FW-1994-11-17): Mitsubishi MU-2B-25, S/N 269. Owner: [Muhler Wayne C DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUHLER%20WAYNE%20C%20DBA), [Erie, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Erie)
- [Cancelled 1979-02-09](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N473FW-1979-02-09): Bell 47G-4A, S/N 7764. Exported to Japan. Owner: [Island Helicopters Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ISLAND%20HELICOPTERS%20CORP), [Garden City, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Garden%20City)

## NTSB investigations on N473FW (2)

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 DEN93LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA013), Nov 21, 1992: Mitsubishi MU-2B-25 (N473FW), Broomfield, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: A FAILURE BY FBO PERSONNEL TO PROPERLY CONNECT THE NOSE WHEEL TORQUE LINK AFTER TOWING THE AIRCRAFT.
- [NTSB NYC78FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA078), Aug 11, 1978: Bell 47G4A (N473FW), New Rochelle, NY, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N473FW (6)

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 19921120047599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921120047599A), Nov 20, 1992: Mtsbsi MU2B25 (N473FW), Denver, CO, Substantial damage. Noise on takeoff roll. Aborted. Ran off runway. Sheared nose gear. Torque link dual pins removed to tow. One missing
- [Incident 19920126004219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920126004219I), Jan 26, 1992: Mtsbsi MU2B25 (N473FW), Denver, CO, Minor damage. Nose gear collapsed on landing rollout. Found the down lock lug had sheared.
- [Incident 19820122001359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820122001359I), Jan 22, 1982: Mtsbsi MU2B25 (N473FW), Beatty, NV, Substantial damage. Windshield broke at cruise. Airplane began tight spiral flaps down. Raised flaps, recovered. Cause of break unknown
- [Accident 19780811029249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780811029249A), Aug 11, 1978: Bell 47B3 (N473FW), New Rochelle, NY, Substantial damage. Pilot suspected malfunction in flt. During approach to ldg got intttling with power. Tall grass.
- [Incident 19780707042759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780707042759I), Jul 7, 1978: Bell 47G (N473FW), Bronx, NY. Pilot made a precautionary landing due to rough engine. Malfunction of one magneto. Replaced condenser.
- [Incident 19780630036229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780630036229I), Jun 30, 1978: Bell 47G4A (N473FW), Purchase, NY. Fuel breakaway valve restricted fuel flow. Engine sputtered and quit. Pilot autorotated safely.

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