# Bell 47D1G

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1180804
- Manufacturer (registry): BELL
- Model: 47D1G
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 3
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 78 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47d1g

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (2)

- [N427HS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N427HS): [Taz Air Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAZ%20AIR%20SERVICE%20INC), [Middletown, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Middletown), built 1959, S/N 427
- [N9738Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9738Z): [Oler J Wesley Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLER%20J%20WESLEY%20JR), [Carlisle, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Carlisle), built 1948, S/N 57

## NTSB investigations (13)

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 MIA97LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA038), Dec 15, 1996: Bell 47G (N1200Z), Lantana, FL, destroyed. Probable cause: an undetermined throttle problem, which resulted in a stuck (binding) throttle; and inadequate remedial action by the pilot, which led to a hard landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB MIA96LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA197), Jul 30, 1996: Bell 47D1G (N1200Z), West Boca Raton, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the pilot to apply carburetor heat following a loss of engine power due to inadequate altitude over a populated area. Contributing to the accident was the encounter with conditions…
- [NTSB BFO92LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA102), Jul 15, 1992: Bell 47G (N3109G), Southwick, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE STABILIZER CONTROL SYSTEM BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL.
- [NTSB MIA80FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA112), Sep 22, 1980: Cambell 47-D1G (N3109G), Panama City, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB NYC80FGT12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FGT12), May 7, 1980: Bell 47G (N9738Z), Gettysburg, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77DLA38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DLA38), Jul 18, 1977: Bell 47D1 (N3109G), Panama City, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77DLA37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DLA37), Jun 17, 1977: Bell 47D1G (N3109G), Panama Cy Bch, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76DKJ53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DKJ53), Mar 6, 1976: Bell 47D1 (N3109G), Enterprise, AL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA75FKJ54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FKJ54), Apr 7, 1975: Bell 47D1-G (N3109G), Abbeville, AL, destroyed
- [NTSB MKC72FCA30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72FCA30), Jun 10, 1972: Bell 47D1 (N3111G), Dorena, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72DLA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72DLA26), Dec 17, 1971: Bell 47D1 (N3109G), Milton, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70F0022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0022), Jun 24, 1969: Bell 47D1 (N3111G), Livingston, LA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MIA66A0006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66A0006-201538), Jul 11, 1965: Bell 47-D1 (N3109G), Panama City, FL, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (6)

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 19961215039369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961215039369A), Dec 15, 1996: Bell 47G (N1200Z), West Palm Beach, FL, Destroyed. Stuck throttle. Engine overspeed in pattern. Autorotated. Turned into wind failed decelerated. Bounced. Nosed over.
- [Accident 19960730037069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960730037069A), Jul 30, 1996: Bell 47D1 (N1200Z), West Boca Raton, FL, Substantial damage. Lost power circling on photo flight at 200FT. Autorotated. Rotors hit trees landing.
- [Accident 19920715025699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920715025699A), Jul 15, 1992: Bell 47D1 (N3109G), Southwick, MA, Substantial damage. During hover test right uncontrollable turn began until rotors hit ground. Hydraulic dampners improper adjustment.
- [Accident 19800922051959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800922051959A), Sep 22, 1980: Bell 47D (N3109G), Panama City, FL, Destroyed. Indicates helicopter broke-up in flight. Thunderstorms were in area.
- [Accident 19800507011689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800507011689A), May 7, 1980: Bell 47G (N9738Z), Gettysburg, PA, Substantial damage. Allowed rotor RPM to delay on practice autorotation landing. Hit ground hard. Aircraft rolled over.
- [Accident 19770718026499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770718026499A), Jul 18, 1977: Bell 47B3 (N3109G), Panama City, FL, Substantial damage

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