# N2991W: 1972 Bell 47G-5A, registration cancelled 2012-09-25

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: September 25, 2012
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Bell 47G-5A](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-5a) (registry code 1181034)
- Engine: [Lycoming VO-435 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-vo-435-series) (registry code 41525)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 2H3](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2H3), [TCDS E-279](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-279) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 25068
- Year built: 1972
- Type of aircraft: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Certificate issued: March 14, 1994
- Last registry action: March 28, 2000
- Mode S code: A31979
- Owner when cancelled: [Central Wisconsin Helicopter Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20WISCONSIN%20HELICOPTER%20INC)
- Location: [Wisconsin Rapids, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Wisconsin%20Rapids)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 44.3408° N, 89.7350° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 54494, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2991W
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=2991W
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2991W-2012-09-25

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-5A: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-5a.md

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 CHI94FA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA330), Mar 22, 1994: Bell 47G-5A (N2991W), Wisconsin Rpds, WI, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Undetermined.
- [NTSB DEN74DTE43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74DTE43), Jan 12, 1974: Bell 47G-5 (N2991W), Aurora, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN74FTE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74FTE02), Jul 5, 1973: Bell 47G-5A (N2991W), Aurora, CO, substantial 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 19940322028079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940322028079A), Mar 22, 1994: Bell 47G5A (N2991W), Wisconsin Rapod, WI, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Missing. Found 6MONTHS later in wooded area. Only 12MI west departure. No mechanical anomalies in engine, airframe.
- [Accident 19740112001249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740112001249A), Jan 12, 1974: Bell 47G5A (N2991W), Aurora, CO, Substantial damage. Accident site snow covered. Hit tail first on demo autorotation.
- [Accident 19730705020219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730705020219A), Jul 5, 1973: Bell 47G5A (N2991W), Aurora, CO, Substantial damage. Student rolled off throttle durg hover.

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