# Bell-Carson 47G-SUPER C-4

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1181060
- Manufacturer (registry): BELL-CARSON
- Model: 47G-SUPER C-4
- 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: 4
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-carson-47g-super-c-4

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)

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## Registered aircraft (4)

- [N59321](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59321): [Fingerlakes Helicopter LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FINGERLAKES%20HELICOPTER%20LLC), [Auburn, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Auburn), built 1966, S/N C5018
- [N610X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N610X): [Sky Horse Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20HORSE%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Brady, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Brady), built 1963, S/N C-5009
- [N864Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N864Z): [Nelson Kevin K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NELSON%20KEVIN%20K), [Hadley, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Hadley), built 1962, S/N C-5004
- [N866Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N866Z): [Plane Crazy Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20CRAZY%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Hickory, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Hickory), built 1962, S/N C-5006

## NTSB investigations (16)

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 ERA17FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA164), Apr 21, 2017: Bell-Carson 47G Super C 4 (N865Z), Timmonsville, SC, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to maneuver the helicopter at a low altitude near trees, which resulted in collision with the trees.
- [NTSB NYC07LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA146), Jun 20, 2007: Bell-Carson 47G-Super C-4 (N867Z), Wall Township, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total failure of the number one connecting rod during approach.
- [NTSB ATL94LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA019), Nov 16, 1993: Bell-Carson 47G-SUPER C-4 (N614X), Eufaula, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LIMITED HELICOPTER FLIGHT EXPERIENCE.
- [NTSB ATL94LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA009), Oct 25, 1993: Bell 47G2 (N866Z), Billingsley, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER VERTICAL LIFTOFF WHICH RESULTED IN DYNAMIC ROLL-OVER AND THE MAIN ROTOR'S IMPACT WITH THE GROUND.
- [NTSB NYC87LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA129), Apr 20, 1987: Bell 47G (N59321), Bethel, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73FKT53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FKT53), Jan 22, 1973: Bell 47G (N864Z), Miami Beach, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN69D0208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69D0208), Feb 8, 1969: Bell-Carson 47G (N868Z), Provo, UT, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68F0609](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0609), May 5, 1968: Bell-Carson 47G (N614X), San Antonio, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68F0493](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0493), Feb 25, 1968: Bell-Carson C-4 (N614X), San Antonio, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68A0044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68A0044), Sep 15, 1967: Bell 47G-2 (N866Z), Shippensburg, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67A0137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67A0137), Jun 23, 1967: Bell 47G (N867Z), Joliet, IL, destroyed
- [NTSB NYC67A0053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67A0053), Sep 25, 1966: Bell Carson (N866Z), Richmond, VA, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK66X0159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK66X0159), Jul 26, 1966: Bell 47G-2 (N864Z), Kingston, Jamaica, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66A0087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66A0087), May 1, 1966: Bell Carson (N611X), Riverdale, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66A0075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66A0075), Mar 3, 1966: Bell Carson (N865Z), Wetmore, TX, destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X3715](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3715), Sep 1, 1964: Carson S-C4 (N868Z), Worcester, MA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (7)

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 20170421003549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170421003549A), Apr 21, 2017: Bell-Carson 47G-SUPER C-4 (N865Z), Timmonsville, SC, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft departed huggins memorial airport (58J) to pick up passenger at local country club. Aircraft struck trees and ended up inverted in a field…
- [Accident 20070620016779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070620016779A), Jun 20, 2007: Carson 47GC4 (N867Z), Wall Township, NJ, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot stated that he and a passenger departed kblm at approximately 1800 EDT on June 20, 2007 for the purpose of a pleasure flight. The aircraft flew…
- [Accident 19931116042899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931116042899A), Nov 16, 1993: Bell 47G4 (N614X), Eufaula, AL, Substantial damage. Collided with ground trying to position copter from chemical truck to ground helo pad. Not rated in helicopters.
- [Accident 19931025046189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931025046189A), Oct 25, 1993: Bell 47G2 (N866Z), Billingsley, AL, Substantial damage. Skid hooked a bracket on takeoff from trailer pad. Helicopter rolled on its side.
- [Incident 19930816033299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930816033299I), Aug 16, 1993: Bell 47G4 (N865Z), Barnhill, IL, Minor damage. Pilot stated momentarily lost control at hover due to gust of wind. Struck ground with tail rotor.
- [Accident 19870420010689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870420010689A), Apr 20, 1987: Bell 47G (N59321), Bethel, PA, Substantial damage. Student allowed helicopter to dip while changing from a hover to a landing mode. Main rotors struck the ground.
- [Accident 19730122005279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730122005279A), Jan 22, 1973: Bell 47G (N864Z), Miami Beach, FL, Substantial damage. Sight-seeing flight. Plt noted eng rotor RPM,tach drop. Turned s reduced pitch. Dscnt cont,hit pole.

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