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Cancelled 2012

Deregistered aircraft · 1980 Smith WCS 222 (BELL 47-G) · Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG

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Cancelled: August 13, 2012
Status when cancelled: Sale reported, canceled
Serial number: WCS001
Year built: 1980
Type: Rotorcraft
Airworthiness: Standard, normal
Airworthiness date: July 23, 1980
Last registry action: March 27, 1984
Mode S code: A20651
Owner when cancelled: Sale Reported
Location: Talkeetna, AK
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelSmith WCS 222 (BELL 47-G)ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelAmateur-built UNKNOWN ENG

From the FAA registry file of October 28, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N23BS and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB MIA82DA028Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMiami, FLDuring flight, the engine lost power and fire erupted on the engine compartment. Subsequently, the engine driven hydraulic boost for the flight control system became inoperative. The pilot was flying over a populated area. During his forced landing, he was…Jan 2, 1982 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N23BS and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19820102000189APwr Off Run Land (Autorotation · Miami, FLEngine connecting rod failure. Engine fire. Made hard autorotate landing in a school yard. Fire put out on ground.Jan 2, 1982 · Substantial damage