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N478KA

Cancelled 2013

Deregistered aircraft · 1978 Bell 206L · Allison 250 SER 400HP

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Cancelled: May 9, 2013
Status when cancelled: Sale reported, canceled
Serial number: 45179
Year built: 1978
Type: Rotorcraft
Engine: Turbo-shaft
Airworthiness: Standard, normal
Airworthiness date: November 15, 1978
Last registry action: June 1, 1984
Mode S code: A5DFB4
Owner when cancelled: Sale Reported
Location: Honolulu, HI
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelBell 206LTCDS H2SW · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelAllison 250 SER 400HPTurbo-shaft

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.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N478KA and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB LAX85FA217Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportKailua/Kona, HIA revenue sight-seeing helicopter flight operating under 14 CFR 91 collided with lava rock while attempting a forced landing on the summit of muana loa volcano after a partial loss of power. The pilot stated that while in a shallow downwind turn at aprx 200…Apr 20, 1985 · Destroyed

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N478KA and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19850420077509AUnauth Low Level Opns · Kailua, HIAircraft was forced to land in mauna loa crater during a sightseeing tour. Density altitude a factor.Apr 20, 1985 · Destroyed Incident 19801113084289IFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Lihue, HIEngine failed, pilot autorotated to a safe landing on a road. Metal chip detector light came on.Nov 13, 1980