N73268

Cancelled 2014

Deregistered aircraft · 1962 Bell 47J-2A · Lycoming VO-540 series

Cancelled: November 17, 2014
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 1871
Year built: 1962
Type: Rotorcraft
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Multiple
Airworthiness date: September 23, 1966
Certificate issued: December 31, 1981
Last registry action: May 4, 1991
Mode S code: A9D5C4
Owners when cancelled: Dingman Allison DBA Keywest Helicopters
Location: Marathon, FL
Owner type: Corporation

Airframe modelBell 47J-2ATCDS 2H1 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelLycoming VO-540 seriesTCDS E-304 · 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 · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N73268 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB MIA82DA125Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMarathon, FLThe pilot reported that an intermittent vibration was felt during the magneto check before takeoff. During a second magneto check at high power, the nose of the helicopter came up, a loud explosive noise was heard, and a fire erupted near the left fuel tank.…May 29, 1982 · Destroyed

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N73268 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19820529042539ATo Aborted (Copter/Run Takoff) · Marathon, FLRear of skid caught under boardwalk on attempted takeoff. Helicopter crashed and turned. Pilots story differs.May 29, 1982 · Destroyed