# N38926: 1973 Bell 47G-2, registration cancelled 2012-11-14

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: November 14, 2012
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- 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: N.A.H.1957-1
- Year built: 1973
- Type of aircraft: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Multiple
- Airworthiness date: June 5, 1973
- Certificate issued: March 13, 1990
- Last registry action: March 18, 2008
- Mode S code: A47F76
- Owner when cancelled: [Waitsburg Helicopter Service](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WAITSBURG%20HELICOPTER%20SERVICE)
- Location: [Waitsburg, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Waitsburg)
- Owner type: Partnership
- Owner's area on the map: 46.2367° N, 118.1432° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 99361, within about 8 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38926
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=38926
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N38926-2012-11-14

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 SEA05LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA138), Jul 5, 2005: Bell 47G-2A (N38926), Oroville, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the throttle cable housing, which permitted the engine's RPM to decay to the idle position. Contributing factors were the trees and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA91LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA077), Mar 31, 1991: Bell BH-47G2A (N38926), Waitsburg, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE MAIN ROTOR MAST NUT AND LOCK WASHER BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WHICH RESULTED IN THE SEPARATION OF THE MAIN ROTOR SYSTEM.
- [NTSB FTW77FPG86](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPG86), Sep 19, 1977: Bell 47G2H1 (N38926), Mountain View, AR, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76DRG70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DRG70), Jul 17, 1976: Bell 47G-2 (N38926), Mcallen, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DPG68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DPG68), May 26, 1975: Bell 47G-2 (N38926), Denmark, AR, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC73AK059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73AK059), Apr 6, 1973: Bell 47G-2 (N38926), Owatonna, MN, substantial damage

## 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 20050704014629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050704014629A), Jul 4, 2005: Bell 47G2 (N38926), Oroville, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) While involved in aerial application, suffered sudden, complete loss of power. Autorotation initiated to cherry orchard nw of area being sprayed. Main…
- [Accident 19910331007939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910331007939A), Mar 31, 1991: Bell 47G2 (N38926), Waitsburg, WA, Substantial damage. Main rotor separated from mast just after touchdown. Lock washers not properly installed on recent maintenance.
- [Accident 19770919027669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770919027669A), Sep 19, 1977: Bell 47G2 (N38926), Mountain View, AR, Destroyed. Low downwind turn after liftoff
- [Accident 19760717022919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760717022919A), Jul 17, 1976: Bell 47G2 (N38926), Mcallen, TX, Substantial damage. Plt un arrest sink rate,had to lnd.
- [Accident 19750526014279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750526014279A), May 26, 1975: Bell 47G2 (N38926), Denmark, AR, Substantial damage. Bell yoke tail rotor hub p/n 47-641-057-009 failed.
- [Accident 19730406007229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730406007229A), Apr 6, 1973: Bell 47G2 (N38926), Owatonna, MN, Substantial damage. FAA production test flt.13 lbs over max gross wt,fwd CG limit,60 lbs over max cabin load. Lost ctl.

## Other aircraft with N38926

- [Cancelled 1949-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N38926-1949-01-06): Monocoupe 90AF, S/N A-849. Owner: [Monocoupe Aeroplane & Engine Sales Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONOCOUPE%20AEROPLANE%20%26%20ENGINE%20SALES%20CORP)

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