NTSB investigations · 3
Matched to this aircraft by N53SP and the event date: after May 24, 1976, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
NTSB MIA00LA257Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCanton, MSThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in the helicopter colliding with power lines, catching fire, and being consumed by fire after landing.NTSB MIA89LA165Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKeystone Hgts., FLThe tail rotor drive system became disconnected due to a bent tail rotor drive shaft. The trees contributed to the helicopter damage.NTSB MIA86LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCleveland, MSThe pilot stated that when he took off, the acft was overweight and he was unable to remain airborne. He attempted a running landing, the skids dug in and collapsed causing the spray boom to swing forward and break the bubble canopy.
FAA incident reports · 3
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N53SP and the event date: after May 24, 1976, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20000901013999ALow Level Operations · Canton, MS(-23) Heli contracted power wires during aerial application and crashed. (.4) on September 1, 2000, about 0935 central daylight time, a Bell 47G-3B-1, N53SP, registered to an individual, crashed while on a title 14 CFR part 137 aerial application flight.…Accident 19890530013449APwr Off Vert Land/Autorotate · Keystone Height, FLLost tail rotor control on start of spray run. Autorotated safely. Tail rotor drive shaft became uncoupled.Accident 19860620053139APrw On Run Landing (Rotorcraft · Cleveland, MSUnable to climb after liftoff. Collided with the ground. Aircraft over gross weight.
Other aircraft with N53SP · 2
The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. N53SP is registered now to the first aircraft listed.