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N7925J

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1971 Bell 47G-5 · Lycoming VO-435 series

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Registered owner
Churchill Scott
Location
Le Sueur, MN
Owner type
Individual
Serial number
25041
Year built
1971
Type
Rotorcraft
Engine
Reciprocating
Airworthiness
Restricted, agriculture and pest control
Airworthiness date
May 26, 1971
Certificate issued
March 21, 2000
Expires
January 31, 2030
Mode S code
AAC283
Bell 47G-5Airframe model · 3 seats · 1 engine · 40 registeredTCDS 2H3Airframe · Bell 47G-5TCDS E-279Engine · Lycoming VO-435 series

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Lycoming VO-435 model are included below.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 51

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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

Advisory, not mandatory.

NTSB investigations · 4

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NTSB CHI03LA210Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCleveland, MNThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and low altitude flight when he failed to maintain altitude/clearance from the transmission wire. A factor contributing to the accident was the transmission wire.Jul 15, 2003 · DestroyedNTSB CHI97LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNunda, SDfailure of maintenance personnel to properly torque the six accessory drive bolts, which resulted in fatigue failure of the undertorqued bolts.Oct 6, 1996 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA93LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBelle Glade, FLThe improper in flight decision of the pilot in command to attempt an agricultural turn with insufficient altitude to accomplish the maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overconfidence in his abilities.Dec 7, 1992 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA91TL#03Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportTitusville, FLMar 27, 1991 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 3

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20030715015279ALow Level Operations · Cleveland, MN(-23) On July 15, 2003, at 0735 central standard time, a Bell, BHT-47-G5, owned and operated by scott churchill, struck two powerlines while spraying herbicide (24D) in an area approximately 1.5 miles south of Cleveland, MN. VFR conditions prevailed and no…Jul 15, 2003 · DestroyedAccident 19961006031079AAutorot Descent (Rotorcraft) · Nunda, SDAircraft engine failed during aerial application and aircraft crashed in the field. (-23) no narrative. (.4) during the second agricultural load, a total loss of engine power occurred, and the pilot made an autorotative landing, but the helicopter was damaged…Oct 6, 1996 · Substantial damageAccident 19921207056359AAerial Taxi, Other Helicopter · Belle Grade, FLDuring aerial taxi to reposition ag helicopter in ramp tail struck ramp. Lost control impacted in a spin.Dec 7, 1992 · Substantial damage

Service difficulty reports · 1

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SDR 97ZZZX408Gear · failedDURING SPRAY RUN WHEN CROSSING THE FENCE, THE ENGINE BACKFIRED AND QUIT. THE HELICOPTER TRAVELED APPROX 150 FEET IN THE AIR BEFORE THE SKIDS CONTACTED THE GROUND, SKIPPED 75 FEET AND STRUCK A SMALL HILL WHICH BROKE THE SKID AND THE TAIL BOOM AND TAIL ROTOR. Dec 26, 1996 · N7925J · Bell 47G5 · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section

STCs that may be installed · 156

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