# N2243W: 1969 Bell 47G-3B-2, registration cancelled 2003-11-13

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: November 13, 2003
- Status when cancelled: Triennial form not returned
- Airframe: [Bell 47G-3B-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-3b-2) (registry code 1181029)
- Engine: [Lycoming TVO-435-GIA](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-tvo-435-gia) (registry code 41526)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 2H3](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2H3) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 6755
- Year built: 1969
- Type of aircraft: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Airworthiness date: March 1, 1976
- Certificate issued: August 21, 2000
- Last registry action: August 19, 2003
- Mode S code: A1F2B3
- Owner when cancelled: [Aerial Application Technologies LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERIAL%20APPLICATION%20TECHNOLOGIES%20LLC)
- Location: [Selma, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Selma)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 32.4963° N, 87.0574° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 36701, within about 9 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2243W
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=2243W
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2243W-2003-11-13

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-3B-2: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-3b-2.md

## NTSB investigations (5)

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 ATL00LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA086), Sep 9, 2000: Bell 47G-3B-2 (N2243W), Pine Hill, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to adequately preflight the helicopter, which resulted in his failure to remove the tie down.
- [NTSB FTW97LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA319), Aug 19, 1997: Bell 47G-3B-2 (N2243W), Montrose, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to properly supervise the flight and ensure that adequate rotor rpm was maintainted during the autorotation/landing. The high density altitude was a related…
- [NTSB DEN88LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA135), Jun 25, 1988: Bell 47G (N2243W), Terry, MT, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA81DYM48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81DYM48), Sep 30, 1981: Bell 47G3B1 (N2243W), Albany, OR, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA80DYM29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYM29), Mar 28, 1980: Bell 47G-3B (N2243W), Albany, OR, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (7)

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 20000909005949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000909005949A), Sep 9, 2000: Bell 47G3B2 (N2243W), Pinehill, AL, Destroyed. (-23) Pilot was interrupted by customer while untying straps securing helicopter to transport trailer during relocation. He had untied three of four straps and…
- [Accident 19970819023179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970819023179A), Aug 19, 1997: Bell 47G3B2 (N2243W), Montrose, CO, Substantial damage. Helicopter was attempting a rotation and made a hard landing.
- [Accident 19880624025849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880624025849A), Jun 24, 1988: Bell 47G3B2 (N2243W), Terry, MT, Substantial damage. Ran out of fuel en route. Lost rotor RPM during autorotation while clearing wires. Fell vertically to the ground.
- [Incident 19870416030149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870416030149I), Apr 16, 1987: Bell 47G3B2 (N2243W), Carbondale, CO, Minor damage. Helicopter settled through crusty snow during attempt to move aircraft. Tail rotor damage.
- [Accident 19810930065139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810930065139A), Sep 30, 1981: Bell 47G3B2 (N2243W), Albany, OR, Substantial damage. During practice autorotation landing skid dropped into rut causing helicoptor to tip. Rotor blades struck ground.
- [Incident 19800513049329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800513049329I), May 13, 1980: Bell 47G3B2 (N2243W), Albany, OR, Minor damage. During flair, prior to touchdown, float equipped copter, tail rotor made contact with water.
- [Accident 19800328010469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800328010469A), Mar 28, 1980: Bell 47G3B2 (N2243W), Albany, OR, Substantial damage. Student pulled collective late on practice autorotation landing. Hard, uneven touchdown cut off tail boom.

## Other aircraft with N2243W

- [Cancelled 2009-06-08](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2243W-2009-06-08): Cessna 510, S/N 510-0011, built 2007. Exported to New Zealand. Owner: [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City)

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