# N11VH: 1958 Bell 47G-2, registration cancelled 2011-07-19

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: July 19, 2011
- Status when cancelled: Sale reported, canceled
- Airframe: [Bell 47G-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-2) (registry code 1181008)
- Engine: [Lycoming VO-435 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-vo-435-series) (registry code 41525)
- Data sheets: [TCDS H-1](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H-1), [TCDS E-279](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-279) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 2027
- Year built: 1958
- Type of aircraft: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Restricted, agriculture and pest control
- Airworthiness date: May 25, 1973
- Last registry action: May 16, 2005
- Mode S code: A02BBD
- Location: [Shadycove, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Shadycove)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 42.5764° N, 122.7862° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 97539, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11VH
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=11VH
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N11VH-2011-07-19

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Bell 47G-2: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-2.md

## NTSB investigations (7)

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 SEA99LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA149), Aug 26, 1999: Bell 47G-2 (N11VH), Benton City, WA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A loss of power for undetermined reasons and the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate rotor RPM following the power loss. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of certification and total…
- [NTSB SEA86LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA143), Jun 12, 1986: Bell 47G-2 (N11VH), Zillah, WA, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA85LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA155), Jul 2, 1985: Bell 47G2 (N11VH), Roosevelt, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA84LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA132), Jun 14, 1984: Bell 47G2A (N11VH), Buena, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA82DA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA072), May 18, 1982: Bell 47G-2 (N11VH), Grandview, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA82DA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA050), Apr 10, 1982: Bell 47G-2A (N11VH), Lyle, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FPJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FPJ06), Aug 16, 1973: EL Tomcat MK5 (N11VH), Springer, OK, substantial damage, 1 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports (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 19990826042619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990826042619A), Aug 26, 1999: Bell 47G2 (N11VH), Benton City, WA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (.4)The non-certificated pilot, who had been building the helicopter for several years, had recorded a total of 5 hours of flight experience in 1988 and an…
- [Accident 19860612029399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860612029399A), Jun 12, 1986: Bell 47G2 (N11VH), Zillah, WA, Destroyed. The engine lost power after takeoff and the helicopter landed on a shed. A cylinder rod bolt failed from fatigue.
- [Accident 19840614026489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840614026489A), Jun 14, 1984: Bell 47G2A (N11VH), Buena, WA, Substantial damage. Aircraft struck wind machine with main rotor blades while spraying an orchard.
- [Incident 19830912063209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830912063209I), Sep 12, 1983: Bell 47G2 (N11VH), Yakima, WA, Minor damage. Pilot started helicopter from outside with back to loading truck. Owner stood up in truck, was struck by rotors.
- [Accident 19820518016599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820518016599A), May 18, 1982: Bell 47G2A (N11VH), Grandview, WA, Substantial damage. Helicopter crashed during autorotation after engine failure during spraying operation.
- [Accident 19820409089409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820409089409A), Apr 9, 1982: Bell 47G2A (N11VH), Lyle, WA, Substantial damage. Helicopter lifted off on takeoff but it was unable to sustain flight.

## Other aircraft with N11VH

- [Registered now](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11VH): Textron 525B, S/N 525B0745, built 2025

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