# N8169J: 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: September 23, 2009
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8169J
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8169J

## Aircraft that carried N8169J

- [Cancelled 2009-09-23](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8169J-2009-09-23): Bell 47G-3B-2, S/N 6775, built 1970. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Farm & Forest Helicopter Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FARM%20%26%20FOREST%20HELICOPTER%20SERVICE%20INC), [Napavine, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Napavine)

## NTSB investigations on N8169J (3)

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 WPR09CA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA331), Jul 7, 2009: Bell 47G-3B-2 (N8169J), Ocean Shores, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water while maneuvering due to the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB SEA94LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA029), Nov 9, 1993: Bell 47G3B2 (N8169J), Toledo, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: TRANSMISSION SHEAR BOLTS FAILED CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER TO THE ROTOR SYSTEM, AND THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN DURING HIS AUTOROTATION ATTEMPT.
- [NTSB SEA74DYG50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYG50), Jun 23, 1974: Bell 47G3B2 (N8169J), Clarkston, WA, destroyed

## FAA accident and incident reports on N8169J (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 20090707011879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090707011879A), Jul 7, 2009: Bell 47G3B2 (N8169J), Hoquiam, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) On July 7, 2009 N8169J, owned and operated by farm and forest helicopter service inc. received substantial damage when the pilot allowed the helicopter…
- [Incident 20011114029869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011114029869I), Nov 14, 2001: Bell 47G3B2 (N8169J), Cinabar, WA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot statement: on November 14, 2001 at approximately 11:10 am, while slinging (FAR part 133) with a 30' line, I heard or felt something, like a thunk,…
- [Accident 19931109042759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931109042759A), Nov 9, 1993: Bell 47G3B2 (N8169J), Toledo, WA, Substantial damage. On takeoff load of christmas trees. Grinding noise. Lost rotor RPM. Landed in trees. Main transmission bolts failed
- [Accident 19740623018979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740623018979A), Jun 23, 1974: Bell 47G3B2 (N8169J), Clarkston, WA, Destroyed. Plt lost grd contact due to glare from spray & sun glare.

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