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N3979C

Cancelled 2014

Deregistered aircraft · 1962 Bell UH-1B · Lycoming T-53 series

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Cancelled: December 2, 2014
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 62-2048
Year built: 1962
Type: Rotorcraft
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Restricted, agriculture and pest control, other
Airworthiness date: February 3, 1993
Certificate issued: December 11, 1992
Last registry action: January 28, 1999
Mode S code: A4A060
Owner when cancelled: Clearwater Management Co Inc
Location: Lewiston, ID
Owner type: Corporation

Airframe modelBell UH-1BADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelLycoming T-53 seriesReciprocating

From the FAA registry file of November 5, 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 N3979C and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB SEA93LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPierce, IDSeparation of the 90 degree gearbox after fatigue failure of the gearbox attach bolts. Factors include hilly/mountainous terrain.Sep 23, 1993 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N3979C and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19930923036609APrw On Run Landing (Rotorcraft · Pierce, ID90 Degree gear box separated from helicopter. Landed hard during run on landing. Chopped tail. Attach bolts broke.Sep 23, 1993 · Substantial damage Incident 19860412021889IPwr Off Run Land (Autorotation · Turlock, CAFollowing spray run aircraft lost RPM. Damage to cross tube and rotor. Hot section had failed.Apr 12, 1986 · Minor damage