# N73252: 1962 Bell 47G-2A, registration cancelled 2017-02-01

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: February 1, 2017
- Exported to: Mexico
- Status when cancelled: Sale reported
- Airframe: [Bell 47G-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-2a) (registry code 1181012)
- Engine: [Lycoming VO-435-A1F](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-vo-435-a1f) (registry code 42200)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 2H3](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2H3), [TCDS E-279](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-279) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 2720
- Year built: 1962
- Type of aircraft: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: November 10, 2016
- Last registry action: January 11, 2017
- Mode S code: A9D59B
- Location: State Mexico, Mexico
- Owner type: Individual
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73252
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=73252
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N73252-2017-02-01

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.

ADs and bulletins for the Bell 47G-2A: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-2a.md

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 CEN12LA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA480), Jul 25, 2012: Scotts-Bell 47 47G-2A (N73252), Akeley, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during low altitude agricultural operations.
- [NTSB NYC75FHJ28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FHJ28), Feb 27, 1975: Bell 47G-2A (N73252), New York, NY, destroyed

## 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 20120725015639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120725015639A), Jul 25, 2012: Bell 47G-2A (N73252), Akeley, MN, Destroyed. Pilot stated he was making a clean up pass to the north. He crossed some small power lines as he descended and shortly thereafter felt a small vibration in the…
- [Accident 19750227003759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750227003759A), Feb 27, 1975: Bell 47G2A (N73252), New York, NY, Destroyed. Pilot advised not to land due to traffic, gusty winds.

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