# N402SH: 1997 Bell 407, registration cancelled 2023-06-21

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: June 21, 2023
- Status when cancelled: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Bell 407](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-407) (registry code 1182206)
- Engine: [Allison 250-C47 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-250-c47-series) (registry code 03029)
- Data sheets: [TCDS H2SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H2SW), [TCDS E1GL](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E1GL) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 53118
- Year built: 1997
- Type of aircraft: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: March 4, 1998
- Certificate issued: February 6, 2018
- Last registry action: April 21, 2023
- Mode S code: A4B5A7
- Owner when cancelled: [K&S Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/K%26S%20HELICOPTERS%20INC)
- Location: [Kailua Kona, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Kailua%20Kona)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 19.6452° N, 155.9979° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Kailua, HI, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N402SH
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=402SH
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N402SH-2023-06-21

From the FAA registry file of November 3, 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 407: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-407.md

## Service difficulty reports (5)

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR K2DA202111120001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/K2DA202111120001), Nov 11, 2021: NONE. NONE. ON 11 NOV 2021 AT 1354 HST, AIRCRAFT N402SH PERFORMED A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING DUE TO A ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE INDICATION OF ZERO WHILE CONDUCTING AN AIR TOUR
- [SDR K2DA201711140001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/K2DA201711140001), Sep 5, 2017: GEARBOX. MAKING METAL. THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A WHINE IN THE ENGINE AND DECIDED TO LAND THE ACFT. UPON LANDING, THE ENG CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN MX ARRIVED ENG OIL WAS PRESENT ON T
- [SDR K2DA201709080001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/K2DA201709080001), Sep 4, 2017: FITTING. SHEARED. THE PILOT IN CHARGE EXPERIENCED A WHINE IN THE ENGINE AND DECIDED TO LAND THE AIRCRAFT. ON LANDING, THE ENG CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT ALL 
- [SDR 2017F00210](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017F00210), Sep 4, 2017: FITTING. SHEARED. THE PIC EXPERIENCED A WHINE IN THE ENGINE AND DECIDED TO LAND THE AIRCRAFT. UPON LANDING, THE ENG CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN MAINTENANCE ARRIVED ENGINE OIL WA
- [SDR 2010F00141](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010F00141), Jul 4, 2010: BLADE. DEBONDED. LOWER MAIN ROTOR BLADES SKIN DELAMINATION FROM BLADE STATION 196 TO BLADE STATION 210.

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 ANC22FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22FA041), Jun 9, 2022: Bell 407 (N402SH), Kalea, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The in-flight separation of the tail boom as a result of abnormal loading and fracture of the upper-left tail boom attachment bolt due to a gap between the upper-left longeron and aft fuselage…

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20220608008059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220608008059A), Jun 8, 2022: Bell 407 (N402SH), Ocean View, HI, Substantial damage. Aircraft departed on a part 135 air tour flight from kona airport at approximately 1700L. At approximately 1730 aircraft crashed in lava field near south point…
- [Incident 20100704040039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100704040039I), Jul 4, 2010: Bell 407 (N402SH), Hilo, HI, No damage. The PIC reported a "wisping" sound which he believed was coming from a main rotor blade tape peeling off. About 5 seconds later he heard a loud noise and…

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