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N6780D

Cancelled 2013
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Deregistered aircraft · 1959 Bell 47J · Lycoming VO-435 series

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Cancelled
September 26, 2013
Status when cancelled
Revoked, canceled
Serial number
1799
Year built
1959
Type
Rotorcraft
Engine
Reciprocating
Airworthiness
Standard
Certificate issued
February 22, 1978
Last registry action
February 25, 1978
Mode S code
A8FBCC
Owner when cancelled
Knop Gregory
Location
Waukegan, IL
Owner type
Individual
Airframe modelBell 47JTCDS 2H1 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered nowEngine modelLycoming VO-435 seriesTCDS E-279 · Reciprocating

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 · 2

Matched to this aircraft by N6780D and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB CHI78FEP14Accident · Minor injuriesClosedWilmot, WIFeb 5, 1978 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC73AKO55Accident · Minor injuriesClosedKansas City, MOMar 2, 1973 · Destroyed

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N6780D and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19780205013009AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Wilmot, WIFeb 5, 1978 · Reported as Bell 47B3 · Substantial damageAccident 19730302004539AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Kansas City, MOOne eng cooling fan belt broke. Engine equiped with two. No need to autorotate.Mar 2, 1973 · Substantial damage