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N8169J

Cancelled 2009

Deregistered aircraft · 1970 Bell 47G-3B-2 · Allison 250 series

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Cancelled: September 23, 2009
Status when cancelled: Triennial form not returned
Serial number: 6775
Year built: 1970
Type: Rotorcraft
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Multiple
Airworthiness date: January 31, 2001
Certificate issued: July 23, 1992
Last registry action: June 19, 2007
Mode S code: AB2342
Owner when cancelled: Farm & Forest Helicopter Service Inc
Location: Napavine, WA
Physical address: Chehalis, WA
Owner type: Corporation

Airframe modelBell 47G-3B-2TCDS 2H3 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelAllison 250 seriesReciprocating

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 · 3

Matched to this aircraft by N8169J and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB WPR09CA331Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportOcean Shores, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water while maneuvering due to the pilot's diverted attention.Jul 7, 2009 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportToledo, WATransmission shear bolts failed causing a loss of power to the rotor system, and the pilot encountered unsuitable terrain during his autorotation attempt.Nov 9, 1993 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA74DYG50Accident · Minor injuriesClosedClarkston, WAJun 23, 1974 · Destroyed

FAA incident reports · 4

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N8169J and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20090707011879AHovering · Hoquiam, WA(-23) On July 7, 2009 N8169J, owned and operated by farm and forest helicopter service inc. received substantial damage when the pilot allowed the helicopter to settle into the water while programming an ag-nav. The pilot received minor injuries and the…Jul 7, 2009 · Substantial damage Incident 20011114029869IFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Cinabar, WA(-23) Pilot statement: on November 14, 2001 at approximately 11:10 am, while slinging (FAR part 133) with a 30' line, I heard or felt something, like a thunk, and the helicopter started spinning to the right. I pushed full left pedal and got no response, so I…Nov 14, 2001 · Minor damage Accident 19931109042759AHovering · Toledo, WAOn takeoff load of christmas trees. Grinding noise. Lost rotor RPM. Landed in trees. Main transmission bolts failedNov 9, 1993 · Substantial damage Accident 19740623018979ALow Level Operations · Clarkston, WAPlt lost grd contact due to glare from spray & sun glare.Jun 23, 1974 · Destroyed