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N68632

Cancelled 2013

Deregistered aircraft · 1963 Bell 47D1 · Franklin 6VS-335 series

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Cancelled: May 2, 2013
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: WH5003
Year built: 1963
Type: Rotorcraft
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Multiple
Airworthiness date: April 30, 1971
Certificate issued: July 30, 1991
Last registry action: September 6, 1994
Mode S code: A91C5D
Owner when cancelled: Avico Inc
Location: Selma, AL
Owner type: Corporation

Airframe modelBell 47D1TCDS H-1 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelFranklin 6VS-335 seriesTCDS 1E2 · 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 · 5

Matched to this aircraft by N68632 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB ATL92LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCentre, ALThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, resulting in a collision with a wire.Jun 25, 1992 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL83LA315Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMoultrie, GAAfter completing a swath run, the plt pulled up, made a turn, then started a let down for another pass. As he increased power, the eng RPM went from 3000 to 3100. At the same time, the plt heard a whining noise and noted that the rotor RPM was decreasing. The…Aug 6, 1983 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79FLD57Accident · No injuriesClosedClearwater, FLApr 13, 1979 · Destroyed NTSB CHI71DEI52Accident · No injuriesClosedBloomdale, OHMay 27, 1971 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK66A0022Accident · No injuriesClosedBells Station, CANov 10, 1965 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 3

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N68632 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19920625025579ALow Level Operations · Centre, ALStruck powerline during a spray run. Pilot failed to note powerline on pre-inspection.Jun 25, 1992 · Substantial damage Accident 19830806039329ALow Level Operations · Moultrie, GAClutch slipped during spray operation. Lost rotor RPM causing helicopter to hit the ground and roll over.Aug 6, 1983 · Substantial damage Accident 19790413005499AHovering · Clearwater, FLPilot made quick stop to hover. Failed to maintain rotor RPM. Rotors hit ground. Aircraft rolled over.Apr 13, 1979 · Substantial damage