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N8523F

Cancelled 2013

Deregistered aircraft · 1965 Bell 47J-2A · Lycoming VO-540 series

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Cancelled: May 14, 2013
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 3317
Year built: 1965
Type: Rotorcraft
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Standard, normal
Airworthiness date: July 2, 1965
Certificate issued: April 3, 1987
Last registry action: March 2, 1991
Mode S code: ABB18D
Owner when cancelled: Dolphin Helicopters Inc
Location: Palm Beach Gardens, 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 · 3

Matched to this aircraft by N8523F and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB MIA87LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOrlando, FLDuring the apch to land the tail rotor drive assy failed resulting in a momentary loss of control. The plt then autorotated & landed on the company helipad, during which the helicopter sustained substantial damage. Examination of the tail rotor drive assy…Aug 7, 1987 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK79FVW06Accident · No injuriesClosedBoulder City, NVDec 31, 1978 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76DCD54Accident · No injuriesClosedKeokuk, IAJun 27, 1976 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 3

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N8523F and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19870807047339AAutorot Descent (Rotorcraft) · Orlando, FLTail rotor malfunction during approach to land. Entered autorotation. Made a hard landing.Aug 7, 1987 · Substantial damage Accident 19781231038319AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Boulder City, NV#3 Cyl and #6 cyl.Dec 31, 1978 · Reported as Bell 47B3 · Substantial damage Accident 19760627021039AHovering · Keokuk, IAHit a telephone cable.Jun 27, 1976 · Substantial damage