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N73865

Cancelled 2012

Deregistered aircraft · 1962 Bell-Continental Copters 47G-ELTOMCAT MKII · Franklin 6V4 series

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Cancelled: September 6, 2012
Status when cancelled: Registration pending, canceled
Serial number: 7
Year built: 1962
Type: Rotorcraft
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Restricted, agriculture and pest control
Airworthiness date: February 28, 1962
Last registry action: July 23, 1997
Mode S code: A9EC0B
Owner when cancelled: Registration Pending
Location: Vinton, IA
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelBell-Continental Copters 47G-ELTOMCAT MKIITCDS H5SW · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelFranklin 6V4 seriesTCDS E-244 · 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 · 4

Matched to this aircraft by N73865 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB SEA91LA233Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMiltonfreewater, ORPilot factor in that the pilot failed to insure there was adequate clearance from obstacles for a safe takeoff. A factor to the accident was: the pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation.Sep 12, 1991 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA83LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPasco, WAWhile repositioning the helicopter from the ground onto a trailer the acft rolled over when the right skid caught onto the trailer.Apr 1, 1983 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA73FYG36Accident · Serious injuriesClosedHarrington, WAMay 26, 1973 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67A0088Accident · No injuriesClosedLincoln, KSJun 26, 1967 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 3

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N73865 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19910912039729ATo Vertical (Helicopter Only) · Milton Freewate, ORNear gross weight and hot day was unable to clear tree tops. Caught spray boom and crashed into orchard.Sep 12, 1991 · Substantial damage Accident 19830401010949APwr On Vertical Ldng/Rtrcrft · Pasco, WARight skid of helicopter caught on trailer and rolled over during attempted landing.Apr 1, 1983 · Substantial damage Accident 19730525013199ALow Level Operations · Harrington, WAMay 25, 1973 · Substantial damage