# N2483B: 1956 Bell 47G-2, registration cancelled 2011-02-07

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: February 7, 2011
- Exported to: Mexico
- Status when cancelled: First renewal notice
- 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: 1459
- Year built: 1956
- Type of aircraft: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: July 20, 1972
- Certificate issued: April 17, 1998
- Last registry action: February 16, 2010
- Mode S code: A2507A
- Owner when cancelled: [Ochwatt John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OCHWATT%20JOHN%20A)
- Location: [Long Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Long%20Beach)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 33.8239° N, 118.1113° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 90808, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2483B
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=2483B
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2483B-2011-02-07

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 (6)

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 LAX02LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA218), Jul 7, 2002: Bell 47G-2 (N2483B), Compton, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure and separation of a fan belt for the engine cooling system. A factor in the accident was the inadequate annual inspection 14 hours prior to the accident.
- [NTSB LAX98LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA001), Oct 3, 1997: Bell 47G-2 (N2483B), Burbank, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA76FYG53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76FYG53), Jun 9, 1976: Bell 47G-2 (N2483B), Eltopia, WA, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA71FWG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71FWG17), Sep 9, 1970: Bell 47G-2 (N2483B), Wenatchee, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA65A0047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA65A0047), Mar 13, 1965: Bell 47G-2 (N2483B), Wenatchee, WA, destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X3325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3325), Aug 11, 1964: Bell B-47G2 (N2483B), Monitor, WA, incident, no damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 20020707017329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020707017329A), Jul 7, 2002: Bell 47G2 (N2483B), Compton, CA, No damage. (-23) On 07-07-2002 at approximately 1250 PDT, a Bell 47G-2 helicopter (N2483B) experienced vibration and a loss of power which resulted in its autorotation to…
- [Accident 19971003037629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971003037629A), Oct 3, 1997: Bell 47G2 (N2483B), Burbank, CA, Substantial damage. Engine quit. Struck tail during autoration to golf course. Fuel tanks empty.
- [Accident 19760609027419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760609027419A), Jun 9, 1976: Bell 47G2 (N2483B), Eltopia, WA, Destroyed. Lost t/r ctl at low alt over wires,fell through wires.

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