# Bell 47G-5 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1181032 - Manufacturer (registry): BELL - Model: 47G-5 - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 3 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 78 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS 2H3](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2H3) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Scott's-Bell 47 Inc - Registered aircraft: 40 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-5 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. - [AD 2023-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-11-07): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters 47, 206, 210 and 237 more. Effective Jun 22, 2023 - [AD 2009-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-12-01): Main rotor blade box beam clip (clip) · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more. Effective Jun 29, 2009 - [AD 2005-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-21-04): Weld assembly scissors bracket · Revise mast controls and remove stabilizer bar and install… (Scott's-Bell 47 STC SH2772SW). Effective Nov 21, 2005 - [AD 2001-17-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-17-17): Main Rotor Blade Grip Threads · Scotts-Bell 47 47B, 47B3, 47D and 19 more. Effective Oct 3, 2001 - [AD 98-07-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-07-09): Stabilizer Bar Damper Link Assembly · Scotts-Bell 47 47B, 47B3, 47D and 19 more. Effective May 6, 1998 - [AD 96-06-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-06-12): Inspect Tail Rotor Blade & Abrasion Strip · Scotts-Bell 47 47B, 47B3, 47D and 19 more. Effective May 29, 1996 - [AD 91-20-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-20-10): Main Rotor Grip · Scotts-Bell 47 47G-2, 47G-2A, 47G-2A-1 and 11 more. Effective Nov 14, 1991 - [AD 85-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-08-03): Tail Rotor Blade Assemblies · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more. Effective Apr 29, 1985 - [AD 85-02-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-02-06): AN/NAS Standard Bolts · Scotts-Bell 47 47G-2A, 47G-2A-1, 47G-3 and 12 more. Effective Feb 6, 1985 - [AD 81-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-17-01): Starting Vibrator Assemblies · Bendix Starting Vibrator Assemblies, B-2, B-2A and 49 more. Effective Aug 13, 1981 - [AD 80-10-04 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-10-04-R1): Tail Rotor Blades · Continental Copters OH-13H, OH-13E, OH-13E and 26 more. Effective Feb 28, 1981 - [AD 81-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-04-03): Tail Rotor Drive Assembly · Continental Copters OH-13H, OH-13E, OH-13E and 26 more. Effective Feb 2, 1981 - [AD 80-21-09 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-21-09-R1): Tail Rotor Pitch Link · Continental Copters OH-13H, OH-13E, OH-13E and 26 more. Effective Nov 24, 1980 - [AD 80-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-23-02): Turbine Power Conversions · Allison 250-C20/250-C20B engine (Siam Hiller Holdings STC SH177WE or 2 others). Effective Nov 20, 1980 - [AD 79-23-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-23-07): Soloy Conversion per STC SH657NW · Allison 250-C18A, -C18C, -C20, -C20B engine (Siam Hiller Holdings STC SH657NW). Effective Nov 26, 1979 - [AD 78-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-03-01): Hopper Support Bracket (STC SH357SW) · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more. Effective Mar 6, 1978 - [AD 77-21-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-21-01): Tail Rotor Gear Boxes · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more. Effective Nov 14, 1977 - [AD 70-10-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-10-08): Tail Rotor Grips · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more. Effective Jul 20, 1976 - [AD 74-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-08-02): Mast Control Stabilizer Bar Assembly · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more. Effective Jun 14, 1974 - [AD 74-07-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-07-01): Main Rotor Control Tube Assembly · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more. Effective May 30, 1974 - [AD 73-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-19-04): Main Rotor Blade Grip · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more. Effective Oct 10, 1973 - [AD 72-02-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-02-05): Control Rod Assembly · Scotts-Bell 47 47G, 47G-2, 47G-2A and 11 more. Effective Feb 22, 1972 - [AD 70-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-08-02): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more. Effective Jan 1, 1971 - [AD 67-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-26-04): Altimeters · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 150G, 172H (USAF T-41A) and 36 more - [AD 65-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/65-04-01): Freewheeling Clutch · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more. Effective Feb 17, 1965 - [AD 62-27-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-27-02): Wood Tail Rotor Blades · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more. Effective Jan 29, 1963 - [AD 62-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-23-02): Main Rotor Mast Thrust Bearing · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more. Effective Oct 29, 1962 - [AD 61-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-22-01): Pitch Link Rod End Bearing · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more. Effective Nov 7, 1961 - [AD 59-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-05-01): Tail Rotor Blade Inspection · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more - [AD 58-26-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-26-02): M-S MA4-5AA Carburetor · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more - [AD 57-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/57-08-01): Tail Rotor Drive Shafts · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more - [AD 57-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/57-07-02): Rotor Hub Equalizer Link · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more - [AD 56-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-25-02): Tail Rotor Pitch Bearings · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more - [AD 56-15-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-15-02): Swashplate Control Ring · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more - [AD 56-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-05-01): Tail Rotor Drive Shafts · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more - [AD 55-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/55-16-01): Tail Rotor Hub Fillet · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more - [AD 52-28-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-28-03): Tail Rotor Gearbox Shaft · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more - [AD 52-21-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-21-01): Lord Mount Guards · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more - [AD 52-05-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-05-03): Engine Mount Safety Strap · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more - [AD 52-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-01-06): Tail Boom Spoiler · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more - [AD 51-27-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-27-01): Engine Mount Replacement · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more - [AD 48-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-13-02): Fuel Pump Rocker Pin · Scotts-Bell 47 47, 47B, 47B3 and 21 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2021-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-13) (historical): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters K-225, K-190A, K-240 and 237 more. Effective Dec 9, 2021 - [AD 2000-18-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-18-51) (historical): Main Rotor Blade Grip · Bell Helicopter Textron 47B, 47B3, 47D and 19 more. Effective Nov 30, 2000 - [AD 86-06-08 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-06-08-R1) (historical): Main Rotor Blade Grips · Bell Helicopter Textron 47B, 47B3, 47D and 25 more. Effective Jul 10, 1987 ## Registered aircraft (40) - [N1201W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1201W): [Magnum Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAGNUM%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Goff, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Goff), built 1966, S/N 7819 - [N1202W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1202W): [Triple F Flying Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRIPLE%20F%20FLYING%20INC), [Benton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Benton), built 1967, S/N 7857 - [N1310X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1310X): [Wilbur-Ellis Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILBUR-ELLIS%20CO), [Salinas, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Salinas), built 1966, S/N 7814 - [N1311X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1311X): [Brown Helicopter Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20HELICOPTER%20INC), [Pensacola, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pensacola), built 1966, S/N 7823 - [N1315X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1315X): [Ritel Copter Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RITEL%20COPTER%20SERVICE%20INC), [Hudson, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Hudson), built 1966, S/N 7816 - [N1347X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1347X): [Churchill Scott W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHURCHILL%20SCOTT%20W), [Le Sueur, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Le%20Sueur), built 1966, S/N 7829 - [N1374X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1374X): [Triple F Flying Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRIPLE%20F%20FLYING%20INC), [Benton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Benton), built 1966, S/N 7839 - [N1449W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1449W): [Ritel Copter Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RITEL%20COPTER%20SERVICE%20INC), [Hudson, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Hudson), built 1969, S/N 7931 - [N1470W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1470W): [Smith Peter I Trustee DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20PETER%20I%20TRUSTEE%20DBA), [Ocala, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ocala), S/N 7935 - [N1501L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1501L): [Monahan Robert J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONAHAN%20ROBERT%20J), [Bulverde, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bulverde), built 1971, S/N 25046 - [N1503L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1503L): [Triple F Flying Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRIPLE%20F%20FLYING%20INC), [Benton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Benton), built 1971, S/N 25042 - [N2248W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2248W): [Wilbur-Ellis Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILBUR-ELLIS%20CO), [Salinas, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Salinas), built 1969, S/N 7961 - [N2249W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2249W): [Wilbur-Ellis Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILBUR-ELLIS%20CO), [Salinas, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Salinas), built 1969, S/N 7963 - [N2251W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2251W): [Johnson Aerial Spraying LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20AERIAL%20SPRAYING%20LLC), [Brayton, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Brayton), S/N 7965 - [N3285T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3285T): [Wilbur-Ellis Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILBUR-ELLIS%20CO), [Salinas, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Salinas), built 1969, S/N 7964 - [N4096G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4096G): [Wilbur-Ellis Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILBUR-ELLIS%20CO), [Salinas, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Salinas), built 1968, S/N 7906 - [N4097G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4097G): [Triple F Flying Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRIPLE%20F%20FLYING%20INC), [Benton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Benton), built 1968, S/N 7907 - [N4100G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4100G): [Regenald Michaud Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REGENALD%20MICHAUD%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Willows, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Willows), built 1968, S/N 7910 - [N468HA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N468HA): [Skotz Helicopter Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKOTZ%20HELICOPTER%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Bertram, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bertram), built 1967, S/N 7870 - [N4705R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4705R): [Ritel Copter Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RITEL%20COPTER%20SERVICE%20INC), [Hudson, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Hudson), S/N 7911 - [N4741R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4741R): [Wilbur-Ellis Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILBUR-ELLIS%20CO), [Salinas, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Salinas), S/N 7917 - [N4798R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4798R): [Triple F Flying Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRIPLE%20F%20FLYING%20INC), [Benton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Benton), built 1968, S/N 7925 - [N6203N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6203N): [Hendrickson Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENDRICKSON%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Rochelle, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Rochelle), built 1969, S/N 7875 - [N6250N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6250N): [Over The Top Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OVER%20THE%20TOP%20AVIATION%20INC), [Jonesboro, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Jonesboro), built 1967, S/N 7881 - [N6260C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6260C): [Slykerman John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLYKERMAN%20JOHN%20A), [Bakersfield, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Bakersfield), S/N 7952 - [N6288N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6288N): [Wilbur-Ellis Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILBUR-ELLIS%20CO), [Salinas, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Salinas), built 1968, S/N 7888 - [N7060J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7060J): [Wilbur-Ellis Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILBUR-ELLIS%20CO), [Salinas, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Salinas), built 1970, S/N 25017 - [N7800S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7800S): [Slykerman John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLYKERMAN%20JOHN%20A), [Bakersfield, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Bakersfield), built 1967, S/N 7854 - [N7801S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7801S): [Rital Copter Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RITAL%20COPTER%20SERVICE%20INC), [Hudson, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Hudson), S/N 7855 - [N7832S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7832S): [Sjd Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SJD%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Nescopeck, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Nescopeck), built 1967, S/N 7859 - [N7836S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7836S): [Wilbur-Ellis Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILBUR-ELLIS%20CO), [Salinas, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Salinas), built 1967, S/N 7860 - [N7841S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7841S): [Churchill Scott W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHURCHILL%20SCOTT%20W), [Le Sueur, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Le%20Sueur), built 1967, S/N 7862 - [N7861S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7861S): [Brown Helicopter Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20HELICOPTER%20INC), [Pensacola, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pensacola), built 1967, S/N 7865 - [N7885S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7885S): [Wilbur-Ellis Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILBUR-ELLIS%20CO), [Salinas, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Salinas), built 1967, S/N 7873 - [N7925J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7925J): [Churchill Scott](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHURCHILL%20SCOTT), [Le Sueur, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Le%20Sueur), built 1971, S/N 25041 - [N8103J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8103J): [Triple F Flying Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRIPLE%20F%20FLYING%20INC), [Benton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Benton), built 1970, S/N 25001 - [N8125J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8125J): [Green Rick](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREEN%20RICK), [Hudson, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Hudson), built 1970, S/N 25004 - [N8140J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8140J): [Green Rick A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREEN%20RICK%20A), [Hudson, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Hudson), built 1970, S/N 25008 - [N8562F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8562F): [Wilbur-Ellis Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILBUR-ELLIS%20CO), [Salinas, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Salinas), built 1966, S/N 7806 - [N8593F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8593F): [Triple F Flying Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRIPLE%20F%20FLYING%20INC), [Benton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Benton), built 1966, S/N 7820 ## NTSB investigations (185, newest 50) 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 ERA23LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA332), Aug 12, 2023: Bell 47G-5 (N1503L), Mifflinville, PA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid powerlines during an aerial application flight. - [NTSB GAA20CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA034), Oct 18, 2019: Bell 47G (N7060J), King City, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing and the main rotor blades striking the tailboom. - [NTSB WPR18CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18CA096), Feb 28, 2018: Bell 47G (N7800S), Pixley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board for the flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s… - [NTSB WPR17LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA206), Sep 17, 2017: Bell 47G 5 (N3285T), Salinas, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a wire. - [NTSB CEN16LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA213), Jun 9, 2016: Bell 47G 5 (N6203N), Laureles, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to apply additional engine power when he applied collective input, which led to a loss of rotor speed and the exceedance of the helicopter’s performance capability. - [NTSB WPR16LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA099), Apr 29, 2016: Bell 47G 5 (N6288N), San Ardo, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pin in the outboard end of the lateral flight control torque tube. - [NTSB WPR15LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA193), Jun 20, 2015: Bell 47G 5 (N4427F), Salinas, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The non-instrument-rated pilot's visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of helicopter control. Contributing to the… - [NTSB CEN14LA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA423), Aug 12, 2014: Bell 47G 5 (N7089J), Mansfield, IL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-altitude flight in gusting wind conditions following his use of a sedating medication. - [NTSB WPR13LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA404), Sep 11, 2013: Bell 47G5 (N7836S), King City, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the helicopter’s center frame tube due to a fatigue crack and corrosion originating from a welded surface. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate… - [NTSB WPR11CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA394), Jul 31, 2011: Bell 47G (N6260C), Porterville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to takeoff in a tailwind condition, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient lift during the takeoff. - [NTSB WPR11CA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA339), Jul 20, 2011: Bell 47G-5 (N1375X), Watsonville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a pole while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. - [NTSB WPR10LA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA446), Sep 3, 2010: Bell 47G (N4427F), Salinas, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of helicopter control. - [NTSB CHI07CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA212), Jul 10, 2007: Bell 47G-5 (N8140J), Jesup, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to maintain control of the helicopter when it unexpectedly encountered a whirlwind shortly after takeoff. - [NTSB CHI06CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA242), Aug 23, 2006: Bell 47G-5 (N2251W), Sanborn, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines during the aerial application flight. The power lines were a factor. - [NTSB LAX06CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA180), May 23, 2006: Bell 47-G5 (N4741R), Soledad, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel the helicopter which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB MIA04GA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04GA117), Aug 4, 2004: Bell 47G-5 (N232MC), Bunnell, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's continued flights and inadequate inspections after repeated tail rotor guard ground strikes due to improper flaring, which resulted in an in-flight failure of tail rotor drive shaft… - [NTSB LAX03CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA285), Sep 13, 2003: Bell 47G-5 (N7060J), Greenfield, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires due to an inadequate visual lookout. - [NTSB CHI03LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA210), Jul 15, 2003: Bell 47G-5 (N7925J), Cleveland, MN, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and low altitude flight when he failed to maintain altitude/clearance from the transmission wire. A factor contributing to the accident was the transmission wire. - [NTSB LAX03LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA226), Jul 6, 2003: Bell 47 G5 (N7938J), Salinas, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of a piston connecting rod during an aerial application, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB LAX01LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA093), Feb 7, 2001: Bell 47G-5 (N6260C), Pixley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of control during takeoff due to the helicopter's heavy gross weight condition that exceeded its lifting capability. - [NTSB LAX00LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA280), Jul 28, 2000: Bell 47G-5 (N7885S), King City, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather which resulted in loss of visual reference and flight into power transmission wires and terrain. - [NTSB LAX00LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA100), Feb 16, 2000: Bell 47G5 (N4754R), Riverbank, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to verify that ground personnel had disconnected the loading hose from the hopper before takeoff, resulting in restricted directional control and a hard landing. - [NTSB IAD99LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA024), Dec 14, 1998: Bell 47-G5 (N8103J), Essex Junction, VT, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper entry into the autorotation, which resulted in the loss of power and a low rotor rpm condition. Also causal was the pilot's improper execution of the autorotation which resulted… - [NTSB LAX98LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA225), Jul 7, 1998: Bell 47G-5 (N7914S), Salinas, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the telephone lines. - [NTSB CHI97LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA004), Oct 6, 1996: Bell 47G-5 (N7925J), Nunda, SD, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque the six accessory drive bolts, which resulted in fatigue failure of the undertorqued bolts. - [NTSB LAX96LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA326), Aug 30, 1996: Bell 47-G5 (N57RA), Riverside, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inaccurate perception of altitude which resulted in an improper flare and subsequent hard landing, and non use of the landing light. - [NTSB LAX96LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA287), Jul 23, 1996: Bell 47-G5 (N7885S), Lost Hills, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: improper installation of the carburetor air box. - [NTSB NYC96LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA145), Jul 8, 1996: Bell 47G-5 (N8591F), Carver, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate visual look out for obstacles, which resulted in a collision with wires and the ground. - [NTSB LAX96LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA093), Jan 12, 1996: Bell 47-G5 (N1309X), Pope Valley, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot misjudged the clearance between the broadcaster and the truck resulting in the broadcaster's cables becoming entangled with the truck. - [NTSB LAX95LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA216), Jun 18, 1995: Bell 47-G5 (N7923J), Coalinga, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: clutch slippage for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the helicopter's low above ground altitude, which limited the pilot's time and ability to recover main rotor rpm. - [NTSB FTW95LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA239), May 30, 1995: Bell 47G-5 (N1502L), Falfurrias, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: INADVERTENT INSTALLATION OF AN UNAPPROVED PART (TAIL ROTOR GEAR/DRIVE ASSEMBLY), THAT BECAME EXCESSIVELY WORN SINCE IT DID NOT CONFORM TO THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATION, RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE… - [NTSB LAX95LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA113), Feb 20, 1995: Bell 47G-5 (N1309X), Sonoma, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout for obstructions during initial climb. Factors which contributed to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his… - [NTSB LAX94LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA386), Sep 17, 1994: Bell 47G-5 (N2280W), Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean), substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: an in-flight collision with the water for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC94LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA050), Mar 1, 1994: Bell 47G-5 (N7043J), Plymouth, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance of the fuel truck from the aircraft, which resulted in the main rotor striking the fuel hose and truck during refueling operation. A factor was the… - [NTSB CHI93DEP05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEP05), Aug 25, 1993: Bell 47-G5 (N1464W), Fulton, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure (fracture) of the number one cylinder intake valve retainer (keeper). - [NTSB CHI93LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA320), Aug 12, 1993: Bell 47-G5 (N1347X), Schaumburg, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper autorotation techniques. - [NTSB LAX93LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA157), Mar 20, 1993: Bell 47G5 (N7080J), Greenfield, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM THE POWER LINES WHILE PERFORMING AN AERIAL APPLICATION RUN. - [NTSB MIA93LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA027), Dec 7, 1992: Bell 47-G5A (N7925J), Belle Glade, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE IMPROPER IN FLIGHT DECISION OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO ATTEMPT AN AGRICULTURAL TURN WITH INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO ACCOMPLISH THE MANEUVER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S… - [NTSB LAX92LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA278), Jul 4, 1992: Bell 47G5 (N4798R), Mesa, AZ, destroyed. Probable cause: A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO UNKNOWN REASON (S). FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT WERE 1) LOW ALTITUDE WHEN THE PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED 2) LOW ROTOR RPM AS A RESULT OF THE LOSS OF POWER, AND… - [NTSB MIA92LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA014), Oct 13, 1991: Bell 47G-5 (N1201W), La Belle, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S IMPROPER AFT APPLICATION OF CYCLIC CONTROL DURING AN AUTOROTATIVE LANDING TO AN OPEN FIELD, RESULTING IN THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES COLLIDING WITH THE TAIL BOOM. CONTRIBUTING TO THE… - [NTSB MIA91TL#03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91TL%2303), Mar 27, 1991: Bell 47-G5A (N7925J), Titusville, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX91LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA013), Oct 22, 1990: Bell 47G5 (N2294W), Antarctica, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ON ADEQUATE ALTITUDE WHILE MANEUVERING ABOVE THE WATER. - [NTSB CHI90LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA205), Jul 30, 1990: Bell 47G-5 (N8140J), Hudson, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER TOUCHDOWN PERFORMED BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. - [NTSB MKC90LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA124), Jun 11, 1990: Bell B47G-5 (N7089J), Shell Knob, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: VISUAL OUTLOOK NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. - [NTSB NYC90DNA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DNA02), Apr 26, 1990: Bell 47G5 (N8591F), Marion, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT BY THE PILOT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR. - [NTSB LAX90DVM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVM01), Nov 1, 1989: Bell 47G-5 (N4798R), Guadalupe, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE ALLOWING THE AIRCRAFT TO COLLIDE WITH A WOODEN POWER POLE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SUNGLARE WHICH INHIBITED THE PILOT'S VISION. - [NTSB LAX88DVM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88DVM02), Jun 5, 1988: Bell 47G5 (N1316X), Oceano, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX87DVM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DVM03), Jun 28, 1987: Bell 47G-5 (N6288N), Salinas, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC86FNC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FNC05), Jul 12, 1986: Bell 47G-5 (N7861S), Walthamer, ME, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX86FVA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FVA11), Jul 8, 1986: Bell 47G-5 (N1316X), Porterville, CA, substantial damage All 185: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-5/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (131, newest 50) 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 20230812011319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230812011319A), Aug 12, 2023: Bell 47G-5 (N1503L), Mifflinville, PA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. A Bell 47 helicopter was aerial spraying a corn field located near [privacy data omitted]. When it contacted utility power lines with the left skid. Evidence… - [Accident 20180228009629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180228009629A), Feb 28, 2018: Bell 47G-5 (N7800S), Pixley, CA, Destroyed. On February 28, 2018, N7800S a Bell 47 helicopter operating under part 137 agriculture certificate was involved in an accident destroying the aircraft. During… - [Accident 20160609024669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160609024669A), Jun 9, 2016: Bell 47G-5 (N6203N), Laureles, TX, Substantial damage. During pull up maneuver pilot missed managed controls. This was due to lack of experience managing throttle control on a piston Bell 47. During an attempt to… - [Accident 20160429005499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160429005499A), Apr 29, 2016: Bell 47G-5 (N6288N), San Ardo, CA, Substantial damage. On April 29, 2016, near San Ardo, CA, N6288N, a Bell 47G-5, spraying a field with pesticide, entered a left turn and leveled off. The aircraft started shaking… - [Accident 20150620011659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150620011659A), Jun 20, 2015: Bell 47G-5 (N4427F), Destroyed, 1 fatal. A Bell 47G-5 crashed under unknown circumstances while crop dusting. - [Accident 20140812012689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140812012689A), Aug 12, 2014: Bell 47G-5 (N7089J), Mansfield, IL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. While in cruise on a southwest heading, the helicopter came into contact with the top cables on a set of highlines running northwest to southeast. The rotor… - [Accident 20130911022579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130911022579A), Sep 11, 2013: Bell 47G-5 (N7836S), King City, CA, Substantial damage. During aerial application activity, the pilot stated he heard a loud bang and made a hard landing on a dirt road 6 miles se of King City, CA. - [Accident 20110731017329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110731017329A), Jul 31, 2011: Bell 47G-5 (N6260C), Pixley, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot attempted downwind takeoff from the top of a reloading truck after being reloaded during an aerial spraying operation. The helicopter settled to the… - [Accident 20110720017189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110720017189A), Jul 20, 2011: Bell 47G-5 (N1375X), Watsonville, CA, Substantial damage. While conducting agricutural spraying operations pilot misjudged distance from an electrical power line pole. Main rotor struck power line pole. - [Accident 20100903045679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100903045679A), Sep 3, 2010: Bell 47G-5 (N4427F), Salinas, CA, Substantial damage. Rotorcraft departed Salinas airport with a special VFR clearance that reported the weather as 2-3 mile visibility with a 100 foot ceiling. While enroute at… - [Accident 20070710016709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070710016709A), Jul 10, 2007: Bell 47G5 (N8140J), Jesup, IA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated he stopped aerial application operations because of high winds. Then he was attempting to take off and while at a low airspeed entered a… - [Accident 20060816022939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060816022939A), Aug 16, 2006: Bell 47G5 (N2251W), Valley City, NC, Substantial damage. (-23) Contacted power lines while working nw of Valley City, ND. - [Accident 20060523010029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060523010029A), May 23, 2006: Bell 47G5 (N4741R), Soledad, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft was flown until fuel exhaustion. Pilot failed to execute a safe landing from the subsequent autorotation, resulting in substantial damage to the… - [Accident 20040804023279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040804023279A), Aug 4, 2004: Bell 47G5 (N232MC), Palm Coast, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) At 1100 EST during aerial application the helicopter crashed into a marsh near the matansas waterway. The PIC sustained fatal injury and the helicopter… - [Accident 20030913022749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030913022749A), Sep 13, 2003: Bell 47G5 (N7060J), Greenfield, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) While performing aerial application, the pilot flew the helicopter through a single wire during descent into the field. The wire wrapped the main rotor… - [Accident 20030715015279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030715015279A), Jul 15, 2003: Bell 47G5 (N7925J), Cleveland, MN, Destroyed. (-23) On July 15, 2003, at 0735 central standard time, a Bell, BHT-47-G5, owned and operated by scott churchill, struck two powerlines while spraying herbicide… - [Accident 20030706018439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030706018439A), Jul 6, 2003: Bell 47G5 (N7938J), Salinas, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot reported he had made several passes during an aerial application flight. While on the downwind leg the engine shuttered violently then quit.… - [Accident 20010207001599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010207001599A), Feb 7, 2001: Bell 47G5 (N6260C), Pixley, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was using a truck mounted elevated platform for takeoff. Immediately after takeoff, the pilot would nose the helo over to aid in flying into… - [Accident 20000728040429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000728040429A), Jul 28, 2000: Bell 47G5 (N7885S), King City, CA, No damage. (-23) Pilot took off at 0540 am, during darkness and in foggy conditions. Flew .8 miles and was attempting to cross power lines. Crossed one set of wires and… - [Incident 20000315002339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000315002339I), Mar 15, 2000: Bell 47G5 (N6260C), Ducor, CA, Minor damage. (-23) On March 15, 2000, at about 1630, while conducted aerial application under FAR 137 the helicopter hit a telephone wire as it passed under the wire strung… - [Accident 20000215010329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000215010329A), Feb 15, 2000: Bell 47G5 (N4754R), Riverbank, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Mr. Timothy allen wells was acting as pilot in command of a Bell helicopter model BHT-47-G5, N4754R, engaged inthe aerial argicultural chemical… - [Accident 19981214046419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981214046419A), Dec 14, 1998: Bell 47G5 (N8103J), Essex Junction, VT, Destroyed. (.4)The pilot and mechanic departed on a maintenance test flight after completing the installation of an overhauled engine. They performed ground engine runs… - [Accident 19980707016269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980707016269A), Jul 7, 1998: Bell 47G5 (N7914S), Salinas, CA, Destroyed. Spray run parallel to telephone lines. Main rotor hit wires. Descended to ground. Skids hit pipes. Nosed over. (-23) on the morning of July 5, 1998, at… - [Accident 19961006031079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961006031079A), Oct 6, 1996: Bell 47G5 (N7925J), Nunda, SD, Substantial damage. Aircraft engine failed during aerial application and aircraft crashed in the field. (-23) no narrative. (.4) during the second agricultural load, a total loss… - [Accident 19960829025929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960829025929A), Aug 29, 1996: Bell 47G5 (N57RA), Riverside, CA, Substantial damage. Practice night autorotation ans landing light. Misjudged height. Flared too high. Dropped. Rotor severed tailboom. - [Accident 19960723019589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960723019589A), Jul 23, 1996: Bell 47G5 (N7885S), Lost Hills, CA, Substantial damage. Lost power on takeoff after fuel stop. Carburetor improperly installed and contaminated from spray chemicals. - [Accident 19960708016149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960708016149A), Jul 8, 1996: Bell 47G5 (N8591F), Wareham, MA, Substantial damage. Helicopter struck power lines in flight during aerial application. (-23) pilot had completed aerial application of fertilizer to cranberry bog and was… - [Accident 19960111029949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960111029949A), Jan 11, 1996: Bell 47G5 (N1309X), Pope Valley, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (.4)The pilot had hovered the helicopter over the loading platform and lowered the broadcaster (bucket) onto the platform for reloading. After the ground crew… - [Incident 19950803026729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950803026729I), Aug 3, 1995: Bell 47G5 (N7800S), Visalia, CA, Minor damage. Struck electrical pole support cable on a spray run. Remained airborne. Returned to base. - [Accident 19950617017369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950617017369A), Jun 17, 1995: Bell 47G5 (N7923J), Coalinga, CA, Destroyed. Lost main rotor power returning to base. Needles split. Rotors slowed. Engine raced. Impacted. Clutch overheated. - [Accident 19950530048329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950530048329A), May 30, 1995: Bell 47G5 (N1502L), Rachel, TX, Substantial damage. Tail rotor drive assemblequill shaft gear and bearing failed. Possible cloged oil passage from gear box to drive assembly caused by material worn off the quill… - [Accident 19950220002109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950220002109A), Feb 20, 1995: Bell 47G5 (N1309X), Sonoma, CA, Substantial damage. Moisture on bubble and blinded by sun. Struck wires on takeoff. - [Accident 19940917035599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940917035599A), Sep 17, 1994: Bell 47G5 (N2280W), Guam, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. Collided with ocean while fish spotting. Observed to descend into water. Found inverted. One float torn off. - [Accident 19940301003179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940301003179A), Mar 1, 1994: Bell 47G5 (N7043J), Plymouth, MA, Substantial damage. During fueling with idling rotors the rotor blades drooped and struck instructor and fuel hose. - [Accident 19930825031019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930825031019A), Aug 25, 1993: Bell 47G5 (N1464W), Edgerton, WI, Substantial damage. Engine swallowed a valve on takeoff from loading truck platform. Crashed avoiding truck. Piston hit broken valve. - [Accident 19930812029229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930812029229A), Aug 12, 1993: Bell 47G5 (N1347X), Schaumburg, IL, Substantial damage. Overloaded on departure. Loud bang. Autorotated. Made hard landing in residential area. No anomalies. Gross weight. - [Accident 19930320005709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930320005709A), Mar 20, 1993: Bell 47G5 (N7080J), Greenfield, CA, Substantial damage. Collided with powerline on pullup from a spray run. - [Accident 19921207056359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921207056359A), Dec 7, 1992: Bell 47G5A (N7925J), Belle Grade, FL, Substantial damage. During aerial taxi to reposition ag helicopter in ramp tail struck ramp. Lost control impacted in a spin. - [Accident 19920703026479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920703026479A), Jul 3, 1992: Bell 47G5 (N4798R), Mesa, AZ, Destroyed. Reported power droop on liftoff caused helicopter to settle hard to ground rotors destroyed aircraft. - [Accident 19911013046479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911013046479A), Oct 13, 1991: Bell 47G5 (N1201W), Labelle, FL, Substantial damage. En route to spray, loud noise and roaring sound. Autorotated but too much cyclic. Chopped boom. Quill assembly failed - [Incident 19910622043229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910622043229I), Jun 22, 1991: Bell 47G5 (N7089J), Keystone, SD. Fuel starvation en route. Autorotated to safe landing. Low fuel warning light defective. - [Accident 19901023046899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901023046899A), Oct 23, 1990: Bell 47G5 (N2294W), American Samoa, American Samoa, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Tail rotor struck ocean wave while herding fish at low altitude. Main rotors struck water. Impacted inverted. Sunk. - [Accident 19900730029629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900730029629A), Jul 30, 1990: Bell 47G5 (N8140J), Hudson, IA, Substantial damage. Landed to check crop after ag operation. Nose high. Back of skids hit first causing main rotors to hit tail boom. - [Accident 19900611028359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900611028359A), Jun 11, 1990: Bell 47G5 (N7089J), Shell Knob, MO, Substantial damage. Photographing a boat on a lake flew into a powerline, reported blinded by sun and did not see unmarked powerlines. - [Accident 19900426011829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900426011829A), Apr 26, 1990: Bell 47G5 (N8591F), Rochester, MA, Substantial damage. Lost RPM during a spray run. Turned to avoid trees lost control and crashed carburetor icing conditions. - [Accident 19891101044159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891101044159A), Nov 1, 1989: Bell 47G5 (N4798R), Guadalupe, CA, Substantial damage. Struck a power pole and crashed during a spray run. Reported sun obscured vision. Pilot was soaked by toxic load. - [Accident 19880605017839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880605017839A), Jun 5, 1988: Bell 47G5 (N1316X), Oceano, CA, Substantial damage. Caught in downwash on a turn around under powerlines. Lost control and main rotors hit a power pole causing crash. - [Accident 19870628027489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870628027489A), Jun 28, 1987: Bell 47G5 (N6288N), Salinas, CA, Substantial damage. The engine failed from fuel exhaustion and the helicopter made a hard landing. Fuel gauge malfunction a factor. - [Accident 19860712032479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860712032479A), Jul 12, 1986: Bell 47G5 (N7861S), Waltham, ME, Destroyed. Helicopter struck a powerline while spraying crops. Pilot reported the rising sun obscured his vision. - [Accident 19860708031469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860708031469A), Jul 8, 1986: Bell 47G5 (N1316X), Porterville, CA, Substantial damage. Tail rotor driveshaft failed due to corrosion. Caused uncontrolled spin and crash. All 131: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-5/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (17) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2013FA0000606](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000606), Sep 25, 2013: GRIP. CRACKED. DURING LOW LEVEL CROP APPLICATION, PILOT HEARD A LOUD POP FOLLOWED BY VIBRATION, LANDED ACFT. NOTICED A CRACK IN THE UNDERSIDE OF THE GRIP DURING A VISUAL INSPE - [SDR 2007FA0000297](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000297), Mar 5, 2007: BLADE. DAMAGED. THE STAINLESS STEEL ABRASION STRIP ON THE LEADING EDGE OF THE COMPOSITE TAIL ROTOR BLADE SEPARATED FROM BLADE IN FLIGHT. PILOT NOTED A VIBRATION IN A SPRAY TURN - [SDR 2005FA0001629](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001629), Dec 6, 2005: GRIP. CRACKED. CRACK INDICATION REVEALED AT THE 8TH THREAD IB FROM END. INSPECTION METHOD: EDDY CURRENT. (K) - [SDR 2005FA0001628](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001628), Dec 6, 2005: SLEEVE. CRACKED. CRACK INDICATION REVEALED AT WELD TO TUBE SLEEVE. INSPECTION METHOD: FLUORESCENT MAGNETIC PARTICLE. (K) - [SDR 2005FA0001627](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001627), Dec 6, 2005: LINK. CRACKED. CRACK INDICATION REVEALED TRANSVERSE BETWEEN HOLES. INSPECTION METHOD: FLOURESCENT PENETRANT. (K) - [SDR 2002FA0000048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000048), Aug 4, 2001: UNIVERSAL JOINT. FAILED. WAS INVOLVED IN AERIAL APPLICATION, ON A SPRAY RUN PILOT NOTICED THAT HE WAS PICKING UP VIBRATION IN TAIL ROTOR CONTROL PEDALS AND CEASED SPRAY OPERATIONS. CAME - [SDR 2000ZZZX47](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX47), Dec 9, 1999: HARNESS. SEPARATING. EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT HAS RESULTED IN PREMATURE FAILURE OF STITCHING IN WEBBING ON SHOULDER HARNESS. - [SDR 98ZZZX2336](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2336), Jun 3, 1998: BLADE. DEFECTIVE. COLONY SERVICES, FAR PART 137 OPERATOR REPORTED AFTER INSTALLATION OF NEW TAIL ROTOR BLADES, SEVERE VIBRATION OCCURRED DURING FLIGHT. BLADE S/N A0011 HAD AN UNU - [SDR 98ZZZX2335](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2335), Jun 3, 1998: BLADE. DEFECTIVE. COLONY SERVICES, FAR PART 137 OPERATOR REPORTED AFTER INSTALLATION OF NEW TAIL ROTOR BLADES, SEVERE VIBRATION OCCURRED DURING FLIGHT. BLADE S/N A0011 HAD AN UNU - [SDR 97ZZZX408](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX408), Dec 26, 1996: GEAR. FAILED. DURING SPRAY RUN WHEN CROSSING THE FENCE, THE ENGINE BACKFIRED AND QUIT. THE HELICOPTER TRAVELED APPROX 150 FEET IN THE AIR BEFORE THE SKIDS CONTACTED THE GROUN - [SDR 96ZZZX4279](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4279), Aug 10, 1996: SHAFT VENY. PLUGGED. RECEIVED NEW REPLACMENT PART FROM BELL. DURING RECEIVING INSPECTION, NOTICED .1250 INCH HOLE DRILLED IN SHAFT TO VENT GEARBOX WAS PLUGGED SOLID WITH GRAY COATIN - [SDR 96ZZZX4109](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4109), Jul 25, 1996: GASKET. MISINSTALLED. DURING INVESTIGATION FOR CAUSE OF POWER LOSS AND AUTOROTATION OF AIRCRAFT, DISCOVERED GASKET BETWEEN AIR FILTER HOUSING AND CARBURETOR INLET HAD ONE CORNER FOLD - [SDR 96ZZZX3838](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3838), Jul 8, 1996: ELBOW. WRONG PART. DURING CLEAN-UP AND INSPECTION OF TRANSMISSION PARTS AT OVERHAUL, DISCOVERED TRANSMISSION OIL SUPPLY FITTING PN MS20823-4 HAD RESTRICTOR ORIFICE SIMILAR TO PN 4 - [SDR 96ZZZX3995](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3995), Jul 2, 1996: LOCKWASHER. FAILED. DURING TROUBLESHOOTING, METAL IN OIL SCREEN PROBLEM, A TANG WAS FOUND IN SUMP SUCTION SCREEN, BUT WAS UNABLE TO POSITIVELY IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF METAL. TENTATI - [SDR 96ZZZX5038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5038), Jun 18, 1996: DRIVE GEAR. BOLTS SHEARED. GEAR AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY IS A TWO-PART GEAR HELD TOGETHER BY SIX .25 INCH BOLTS AND THREE .25 INCH PILOT PINS. IT APPEARS THE SIX .25 INCH BOLTS WERE NOT PROPERL - [SDR 96ZZZX99](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX99), Sep 15, 1995: CONTROL CABLE. FAILED. N2 GOVERNOR CONTROL CABLE END FAILED WHILE BEING INSTALLED ON HELICOPTER. THREADED END BROKE OFF DURING INITIAL ADJUSTMENT ON GROUND. THIS CABLE END IS A 1/4-28 - [SDR 95ZZZX5534](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5534), Aug 21, 1995: SPRING. LOW TENSION. AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED SLOW ROTOR ENGAGEMENT AT START-UP. TENSION DIMENSIONS AND FINISH OF FREEWHEEL SPRINGS VARY GREATLY. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS BELL NEEDS TO IMPROV ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (133, first 50) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SH100WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH100WE): Installation of fiberglass baggage carriers. Texas Transland LLC - [STC SH75WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH75WE): Installation of Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. Model BG5 agricultural spreader. Erickson Incorporated - [STC SH3319NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3319NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,. Precise Flight Inc - [STC SH1152NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1152NW): Installation of the Automatic Flagman Model 135 Control Stick Grip. Air Products & Parts LLC - [STC SR09066RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09066RC): Fabricate the HAC-47-3 Tail Rotor Blade. Scott's-Bell 47 Inc - [STC SR02704SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02704SE): Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC - [STC SH2772SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2772SW): Revise mast controls and remove stabilizer bar and install control system. Scott's-Bell 47 Inc - [STC SA615EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA615EA): Installation of a Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light System as replacement for originally installed anti-collision lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SR00359BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00359BO): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SR01845SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01845SE): Installation of a barrier air filtration system. Cascade Flying Service LLC - [STC SR00408NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00408NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter model AFC-600. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SR02487AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02487AK): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems ESI-500 Standby Instrument System. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SR02394AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02394AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or hover light bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting system. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SH1459SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1459SW): Long nose single place cabin, without doors, included in a modified center frame, modified controls to accommodate new cabin/center frame, modified hydraulic system, oil system, and instrument panel, modified tail boom and delete synchronized elevator to add a modified fuel system. Scott's Bell 47 Inc - [STC SH161WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH161WE): Installation of exhaust muffler assembly. Scott's Bell 47 Inc - [STC SH166GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH166GL): Installation of Low Fuel Warning System. Scott's Bell 47 Inc - [STC SH1710GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1710GL): Install fixed elevator in lieu of synchronized elevator. Scott's Bell 47 Inc - [STC SH382SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH382SW): Eligible only on Bell 47 series with open tail booms. Installation of sign per Kitz Kopter's Drawing KK-101 dated 10/14/64. Scott's Bell 47 Inc - [STC SH972SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH972SW): Installation of copilot's rudder pedals. Scott's Bell 47 Inc - [STC SR09321RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09321RC): Installation of Improved Main Rotor Grips and Matching Adapter Nut. Scott's Bell 47 Inc - [STC SR09346RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09346RC): Installation of main rotor blade grip with modified root radius and matching adapter in accordance with Helicopter Tech, Inc., Drawing List R47-120-252-1000, Revision IR, dated May 15, 2002, or later Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved revision. Helicopter Tech Inc - [STC SH963SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH963SW): Installation of Bell Model 47G-2A-13-place wide cabin on the Bell Model 47G-5, retaining the 47G-5 instruments and pedestal. Limited to installation on serial number 7808 ONLY. Texas Helicopter Co. Inc - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc - [STC SA2693NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2693NM): Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA4172NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4172NM): Installation of Aviation Development oil filter. Aviation Development Corporation - [STC SH657NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH657NW): Installation of Allison 250-C18A, -C18C, -C20, -C20B engine and related changes. Siam Hiller Holdings Inc - [STC SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SR01430LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01430LA): Installation of Stainless Steel Skid shoes. Papas Gary Los Angeles Laboratories Inc - [STC SA01258SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01258SE): Installation of the Automatic Flagman Dispenser Models in accordance with Automatic Flagman Master Drawing Lists specified in attached AML, or later FAA approved revision.This STC supercedes several existing STC s as listed in the notes on the attached AML. R-S Sales Inc - [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc - [STC SH1343SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1343SO): Installation of Utah Research& Development's Model 124BC101 airborne battery charger. Aviall Services, Inc. Lists 47 Series - [STC SH102WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH102WE): Installation of automatic flagman model 5. R-S Sales Inc - [STC SA2687NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2687NM): Installation of Truboplus/ Electronics Int'l gauges and switches. Aero Manufacturing Inc - [STC SR00733LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00733LA): Installation of an optional fuel filler port. Gilbert Aviation, Inc - [STC SA1626NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International - [STC SH8441SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8441SW): Installation of a float assembly. Aero Products, Inc - [STC SA2844CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2844CE): Installation of a plastic cap enclosure over the anti-collision strobe light system. Air Transport Inc - [STC SH5142NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5142NM): Install rotary atomizers, Simplex model 10060, on Simplex spray booms approved under on the the STC's SH787NW, SH856NW, SH889NW, or SH891NW. Simplex Manufacturing Company - [STC SA2350NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges. Electronics International - [STC SH370GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH370GL): Installation of Facet Enterprises, Inc. engine lubrication system scavenge filter. Facet Filter Products - [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SA3862NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3862NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Primary TIT/EGT/CHT instruments, remote switches and associated accessories. Electronics International - [STC SA4173NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4173NM): Installation of Simplex Model 7600 modular electrical system. (47G-5 WITH 12 VOLT SYSTEM). Simplex Manufacturing Company - [STC SH4173NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4173NM): Installation of Simplex Model 7600 modular electrical system. (US ARMY OH-13E M74A). Simplex Manufacturing Company - [STC SH2945NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2945NM): Addition of a twist grip on the cyclic pitch stick to provide hand operated yaw control. Narad James L - [STC SH3351NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3351NM): Addition of a twist grip on the cyclic pitch stick to provide a hand operated yaw control. Narad James L. Lists 47 Series - [STC SH2277NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2277NM): Installation of AC-OF-105A oil filter. Rio Verde Heli Inc - [STC SA2190NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2190NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of electronics International Digital Volt/Amp Gauges and Accessories. Electronics International - [STC SH2247NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2247NM): Installation of Jasco Model 7145T alternator. Wardle J F All 133: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-5/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Bell-Ranger 47G-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-ranger-47g-5): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1181033 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.