# Bell 47J-2

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1181104
- Manufacturer (registry): BELL
- Model: 47J-2
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 78 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS 2H1](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2H1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Scott's-Bell 47 Inc
- Registered aircraft: 6
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47j-2

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 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 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 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 61-14-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-14-02): Float Cross Tube · Scotts-Bell 47 47G-2A, 47G-3, 47J and 1 more. Effective Jul 12, 1961
- [AD 61-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-03-01): Pinion Gear · Scotts-Bell 47 47J-2
- [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 (6)

- [N2098](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2098): [Classic Rotors Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLASSIC%20ROTORS%20MUSEUM), [Ramona, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Ramona), built 1963, S/N 2850
- [N3068G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3068G): [Wheatley Lester E Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHEATLEY%20LESTER%20E%20JR), [Riverside, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Riverside), S/N 2856
- [N4070B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4070B): [Wheatley Lester E Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHEATLEY%20LESTER%20E%20JR), [Priest River, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Priest%20River), S/N 1812
- [N73228](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73228): [Wheatley Lester E Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHEATLEY%20LESTER%20E%20JR), [Priest River, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Priest%20River), S/N 1862
- [N73960](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73960): [Celebrate Freedom Foundation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CELEBRATE%20FREEDOM%20FOUNDATION%20INC), [West Columbia, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/West%20Columbia), S/N 2839
- [N8489E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8489E): [Quatacker Mike](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUATACKER%20MIKE), [Porterville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Porterville), built 1961, S/N 1846

## NTSB investigations (71, 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 MIA92FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA156), Jul 29, 1992: Bell 47J2 (N8476E), Adjuntas, PR, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM DURING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING FOLLOWING THE LOSS OF ENGINE OIL. IN ADDITION, THE PILOT FAILED TO INSURE THAT THE ENGINE CONTAINED…
- [NTSB ATL91FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA013), Nov 1, 1990: Bell 47J-2 (N49DA), Gatlinburg, TN, destroyed. Probable cause: THE ACCIDENT WAS INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE OF THE HELICOPTER, ALLOWING A TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT BEARING TO EXCEED WEAR LIMITS. THIS RESULTED IN HIGH LOADS ON THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT, AND THE…
- [NTSB NYC88LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA170), Jun 25, 1988: Bell 47J2 (N51711), Newburyport, MA, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA88LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA018), Oct 24, 1987: Bell 47J-2 (N73201), Key Colony Bch., FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN87LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA204), Jul 30, 1987: Bell 47J-2 (N73265), Canon City, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX84FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA130), Jan 1, 1984: Bell 47J-2 (N2097), Kahuku, HI, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC82DA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA135), Jul 31, 1982: Bell 47J-2 (N4070B), Chesterfield, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC81FCG36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCG36), May 26, 1981: Bell 47J-2 (N73265), Branson, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FA055), Jul 13, 1980: Bell 47J2 (N4989T), Cleveland, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FA081), Sep 14, 1979: Bell 47J-2 (N930NR), Long Beach, CA, destroyed, 5 fatal
- [NTSB CHI79FEX25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEX25), May 17, 1979: Bell 47J2 (N51711), Westfield, IN, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79FCA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCA02), Oct 21, 1978: Bell 47J-2 (N4989T), St Louis, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FTK40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FTK40), Sep 19, 1978: Bell 47-J2 (N90547), Cactus Flats, SD, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78DCD34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DCD34), Jun 18, 1978: Bell 47J-2 (N23MA), Burlington, IA, destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78FCQ26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FCQ26), Jun 1, 1978: Bell 47J-2 (N6224N), Onaga, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FA008), Nov 22, 1977: Bell 47J-2 (N8442E), Burbank, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB FTW76AF097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF097), May 31, 1976: Bell 47J-2 (N73255), Baton Rouge, LA, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA76FKG60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FKG60), May 3, 1976: Bell 47G (N4070B), Stockbridge, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FHJ34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FHJ34), Feb 12, 1976: Bell 47J (N73216), New York, NY, destroyed
- [NTSB NYC76AN044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN044), Oct 22, 1975: Bell 47J-2 (N3939B), Conshocken, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA75AM034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75AM034), Dec 18, 1974: Bell 47J-2 (N8490E), Daytona Beach, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MIA74FKQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FKQ01), Jul 10, 1974: Bell 47J-2 (N55CG), Edwards, MS, destroyed
- [NTSB NYC74DFJ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74DFJ12), Oct 7, 1973: Bell 47J-2 (N8453E), Niagara Falls, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA74FYG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74FYG08), Aug 8, 1973: Bell 47J-2A (N8439E), Inchelium, WA, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW73DRD13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DRD13), Jan 3, 1973: Bell 47J-2 (N73968), Gulf Of Mexico (Gulf of Mexico), substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73FUA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUA12), Aug 14, 1972: Bell 47J-2 (N2097), Huntgtn Bch, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72FJY15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72FJY15), May 20, 1972: Bell 47J-2 (N8499E), Piti Village, GU, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72AN130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72AN130), Apr 17, 1972: Bell 47J-2 (N8467E), New York, NY, destroyed, 3 fatal
- [NTSB LAX72FUA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUA02), Jul 7, 1971: Bell 47J-2 (N2097), Hntngtn Bch, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71ANI12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71ANI12), May 14, 1971: Bell 47J2 (N8467E), New York, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71FVQ74](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FVQ74), Apr 10, 1971: Bell 47J2 (N73921), Sta Barbara, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70FDW23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70FDW23), Jun 20, 1970: Bell 47-J2 (N73271), Union Lake, MI, destroyed
- [NTSB NYC70AN115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70AN115), Apr 22, 1970: Bell 47J-2 (N73949), Piscataway, NJ, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70DUA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70DUA17), Apr 1, 1970: Bell 47J-2 (N2097), Long Beach, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC70AA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70AA055), Jan 10, 1970: Bell 47J-2 (N944NA), Healy, AK, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB LAX70A0031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70A0031), Nov 21, 1969: Bell 47J (N73921), Goleta, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC70D0079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70D0079), Oct 27, 1969: Bell 47J-2 (N8497E), Iliamna, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC70A0035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70A0035), Oct 15, 1969: Bell 47J-2 (N73950), Fairbanks, AK, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB DEN70F0100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70F0100), Sep 3, 1969: Bell 47J2B (N6224N), Santa Fe, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN70D0146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70D0146), Aug 23, 1969: Bell 47J-2A (N73202), Montrose, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC69D0082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC69D0082), Dec 3, 1968: Bell 47J-2 (N73960), Barrow, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC69A0023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC69A0023), Oct 15, 1968: Bell 47J-2 (N8438E), Prudhoe Bay, AK, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB ANC69A0022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC69A0022), Oct 10, 1968: Bell 47J-2 (N73950), Point Barrow, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69A0011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69A0011), Aug 12, 1968: Bell 47J-2 (N8432E), Los Angeles, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68A0107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68A0107), Jun 14, 1968: Bell 47J-2 (N73258), Rice Lake, WI, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB NYC68A0082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68A0082), Dec 21, 1967: Bell 47J-2 (N73251), New York City, NY, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB MIA67A0102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67A0102), Mar 31, 1967: Bell 47J-2 (N73258), Starke, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67A0044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67A0044), Nov 7, 1966: Bell 47J-2 (N73924), Carpenter, CA, destroyed, 4 fatal
- [NTSB NYC67A0067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67A0067), Oct 26, 1966: Bell 47J-2 (N73948), Brookline, MA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67A0030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67A0030), Aug 17, 1966: Bell 47J-2 (N3939B), Dedham, MA, substantial damage

All 71: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47j-2/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (30)

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 19920729027999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920729027999A), Jul 29, 1992: Bell 47J2 (N8476E), Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, Destroyed, 4 fatal. Oil filler cap not secured. Ran out of useful oil. Crashed in trees. Generally poor engine maintenance.
- [Incident 19920131003719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920131003719I), Jan 31, 1992: Bell 47J2 (N73948), Miami, FL, Minor damage. Engine failed after departure. Autorotated onto water. Carburetor heater jammed. Occupants exited before it sank.
- [Accident 19901101048849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901101048849A), Nov 1, 1990: Bell 47J2 (N49DA), Gatlinburg, TN, Destroyed. Tail rotor drive shaft failed due to drive shaft housing and bearings worn beyond minimums. Spiraled into trees.
- [Accident 19880625023779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880625023779A), Jun 25, 1988: Bell 47J2 (N51711), Newburyport, MA, Destroyed. Report indicates helicopter ran out of fuel on climbout. Autorotated into ocean waters. No defects found.
- [Incident 19880406041999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880406041999I), Apr 6, 1988: Bell 47J2 (N73949), Orlando, FL, Minor damage. Too low and slow on photo flight. Allowed rotor RPM decay and helicopter settled to a hard ground impact.
- [Accident 19871024060599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871024060599A), Oct 24, 1987: Bell 47J2 (N73201), Key Colony Beac, FL, Substantial damage. Lost power. Safe autorotative landing in ocean. Rolled to stop blades and drift. Fuel contamination.
- [Accident 19870730044909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870730044909A), Jul 30, 1987: Bell 47J2 (N73265), Canon City, CO, Substantial damage. Density altitude caused pilot to abort after a high hover. Returned. Tail rotor struck a fence.
- [Incident 19850810073289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850810073289I), Aug 10, 1985: Bell 47J2 (N24124), Richmond, MN, Minor damage. Struck wires while attempting to land in a confined area.
- [Accident 19840101000079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840101000079A), Jan 1, 1984: Bell 47J2 (N2097), Kahuku, HI, Destroyed. Helicopter impacted into the pacific ocean just offshore of Kahuku for unkown reasons.
- [Incident 19830817047639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830817047639I), Aug 17, 1983: Bell 47J2 (N47ZP), Silver Lake, KS, Minor damage. Landed on irrigation dyke. As rotor RPM decayed loose dirt gave way allowing a tail rotor strike.
- [Accident 19820731051919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820731051919A), Jul 31, 1982: Bell 47J2 (N4070B), Chesterfield, MO, Substantial damage. Loud bang on intial takeoff. Pilot report loss of lift. Slid into a ditch on landing. Cause undetermined.
- [Accident 19810526030079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810526030079A), May 26, 1981: Bell 47J2 (N73265), Branson, MO, Substantial damage. Engine failed. Hard autorotation landing. Connecting rod fatigue failure. Five persons on board four-place craft.
- [Accident 19800713025819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800713025819A), Jul 13, 1980: Bell 47J2 (N4989T), Cleveland, OH, Substantial damage. Helicopter pilot attempted emergency landing after exhausting fuel.
- [Accident 19790914036169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790914036169A), Sep 14, 1979: Bell 47J2 (N930NR), Long Beach, CA, Destroyed, 4 fatal. Helicopter lost tail rotors and assembly. Crashed inverted in bay. Found rotor blade fatigue failure.
- [Incident 19790522027329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790522027329I), May 22, 1979: Bell 47J2 (N73949), Staten Island, NY. Forced landing due to engine failure. Found broken connecting rod.
- [Accident 19790517010769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790517010769A), May 17, 1979: Bell 47J2A (N51711), Westfield, IN, Substantial damage. Made a hard autorotative landing after failure of tail rotor drive shaft coupling. Inadequate maintenance.
- [Accident 19781021040579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781021040579A), Oct 21, 1978: Bell 47B3 (N4989T), St Louis, MO, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19780919035209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780919035209A), Sep 19, 1978: Bell 47J2A (N90547), Cactus Flats, SD, Substantial damage. Sight seeing operation. Overspeeding eng indicating rotor drive dinection. No mech mal found.
- [Accident 19780618019699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780618019699A), Jun 18, 1978: Bell 47J2 (N23MA), Burlington, IA, Destroyed. Plt heard loud bangs. Went into l bank,nose low.
- [Accident 19780601017369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780601017369A), Jun 1, 1978: Bell 47B3 (N6224N), Onaga, KS, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19771122043469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771122043469A), Nov 22, 1977: Bell 47J2 (N8442E), Burbank, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal
- [Accident 19760531018139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760531018139A), May 31, 1976: Bell 47J2 (N73255), Baton Rouge, LA, Destroyed
- [Accident 19760503011189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760503011189A), May 3, 1976: Bell 47J2 (N4070B), Stockbridge, GA, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19760212002829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760212002829A), Feb 12, 1976: Bell 47J2 (N73216), New York, NY, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19751022041339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751022041339A), Oct 22, 1975: Bell 47J2 (N3939B), Conshocken, PA, Substantial damage. Nr 5 connecting rod (p/n LW-13422) fatigue fractured and broke a hole in crankcase. Drained eng oil
- [Accident 19741218042559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741218042559A), Dec 18, 1974: Bell 47J2 (N8490E), Daytona Beach, FL, Destroyed. In flt break-up.m/r blades struck casting where t/r ext tube attaches to tail boom. Carb ht was off
- [Accident 19740710019979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740710019979A), Jul 10, 1974: Bell 47J2A (N55CG), Edwards, MS, Destroyed. Tail rotor grbox shaft pn 476452051.
- [Accident 19731007034279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731007034279A), Oct 7, 1973: Bell 47J2 (N8453E), Niagara Falls, NY, Substantial damage. Rescue. Acft moving fwd,man held onto r skid.
- [Accident 19730808025689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730808025689A), Aug 8, 1973: Bell 47G3B1 (N8439E), Inchelium, WA, Destroyed. Ldg approach to confined area at dusk. Wires not marked. Plt hadnt lnd at site for abt 2 yrs.
- [Accident 19730103000289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730103000289A), Jan 3, 1973: Bell 47J2 (N73968), Gulf Of Mexico, LA, Substantial damage. Slippage of free wheeling unit. Float equipped.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR CA010208016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010208016), Jan 22, 2001: GRIP. CRACKED. (CAN) AIRCRAFT IS BEING IMPORTED INTO CANADA. CRACKS IN ROOT OF THREADS FOUND DURING EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (97, 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 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 SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [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 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 SR02470AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02470AK): Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -1000/2000/2500 ADS-B System. ADS-B Technologies, LLC
- [STC SR02471AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02471AK): Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -9000/9000R ADS-B 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 SR09321RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09321RC): Installation of Improved Main Rotor Grips and Matching Adapter Nut. Scott's Bell 47 Inc
- [STC SH194WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH194WE): Installation of a Jasco Alternator Part No. 7555-1 24-volt system. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [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 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 SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International
- [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 SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [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 SH12CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH12CE): Replace existing engine induction air filter with AC Spark Plug Filter. Brackett Aero Filters 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 SH8442SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8442SW): 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 SA2350NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges. Electronics International
- [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 SA2190NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2190NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of electronics International Digital Volt/Amp Gauges and Accessories. Electronics International
- [STC SH505GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH505GL): Installation of modified tail rotor gearbox using original installation hardware and components. Helicopters, Inc
- [STC SH25SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH25SW): Transceivers KY90, KY90E, KY90H, KY95, KY95E, and KY95H. Honeywell International Inc. Lists 47 Series
- [STC SH199WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH199WE): Installation of stirrup assemblies to directional control pedals for operation by handicapped pilot. Dallwig Barry C
- [STC SA584WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA584WE): Installation of oil filter assemblies. Nelson Filter
- [STC SA105NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA105NW): Mounting and wiring for occasional installation and use of Barnes Engineering Company airborne fire spotter system. State of Washington
- [STC SH252SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH252SW): Bendix 100-ampere generator30E16-11C. Ward Intl Aircraft Service. Lists 47 Series
- [STC SH5-25](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5-25): Installation of tundra snow shoes. ERA Helicopters, Inc. Lists 47 Series
- [STC SH4-1512](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4-1512): Installation of adapter assembly for bomb shackel, or cargo hook. USDA Forest Service. Lists 47 Series
- [STC SH48WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH48WE): Installation of turbosupercharged Lycoming TVO-435-B1A engine. Jobmaster Co Inc
- [STC SH479SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH479SW): 6V350A engine. Franklin Engine Co Inc. Lists 47 Series
- [STC SH4-1315](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4-1315): Seeding accessory. Rollinger Bernard J. Lists 47 Series
- [STC SA5-24](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5-24): Additional seat belt fittings to provide individual belts. ERA Helicopters Inc. Lists 47 Series
- [STC SA5-34](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5-34): Northern radio 414. ERA Helicopters Inc. Lists 47 Series
- [STC SA5-35](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5-35): Northern radio 414. ERA Helicopters Inc. Lists 47 Series
- [STC SA5-38](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5-38): Northern radio N412. ERA Helicopters Inc. Lists 47 Series

All 97: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47j-2/stcs.md

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