# N8478E: 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: April 1, 1998
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8478E
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8478E

## Aircraft that carried N8478E

- [Cancelled 1998-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8478E-1998-04-01): Bell 47G-2A, S/N 2676. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Smith Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Mccoy, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mccoy)

## NTSB investigations on N8478E (1)

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 FTW84LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA130), Feb 8, 1984: Bell 47G-2A (N8478E), Benavides, TX, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N8478E (1)

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 19840208003139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840208003139A), Feb 8, 1984: Bell 47G2A (N8478E), Benavides, TX, Substantial damage. Engine quit a 50 ft AGL while hearding cattle. Made hard landing. Main rotors struck trees. No engine defects noted

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