# Bell H13G

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1181005
- Manufacturer (registry): BELL
- Model: H13G
- 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-h13g

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

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

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

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (4)

- [N17476](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17476): [Aviation Maintenance Technology](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVIATION%20MAINTENANCE%20TECHNOLOGY), [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle), built 1952, S/N 52-7993
- [N47TK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47TK): [Millenium Helicopters I Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLENIUM%20HELICOPTERS%20I%20INC), [Middletown, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Middletown), built 1952, S/N 52-7904
- [N73550](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73550): [Wheatley Lester E Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHEATLEY%20LESTER%20E%20JR), [Priest River, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Priest%20River), built 1953, S/N 53-3654
- [N8859](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8859): [Steinheiser Terry N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEINHEISER%20TERRY%20N), [Renfrew, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Renfrew), S/N 52-7934

## NTSB investigations (5)

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 CHI86FEX03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEX03), Oct 16, 1985: Bell H13G (N73550), Mccordsville, IN, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL84LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA046), Nov 18, 1983: Bell 47-G (N64816), Middle River, MD, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FA069), Jul 30, 1979: Bell 47G (N64816), Poultney, VT, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FFA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FFA01-201363), Oct 6, 1976: Bell 47G-2 (N73550), Utica, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73AN047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN047), Sep 27, 1972: Bell H-13G (N64816), Readfield, ME, substantial damage, 1 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports (5)

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 19851015067259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851015067259A), Oct 15, 1985: Bell H13G (N73550), Mccordsville, IN, Substantial damage. Student pilot not authorized to fly helicopter. Made hard landing causing substantial damage.
- [Accident 19831118059109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831118059109A), Nov 18, 1983: Bell 47G (N64816), Middle River, MD, Substantial damage. Instructor pilot allowed student to lose control of helicopter during hoover and it rolled over on its side.
- [Incident 19830702036369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830702036369I), Jul 2, 1983: Bell 47G (N64816), Middle River, MD, Minor damage. Allowed new student to handle controls in hover. Student froze. Tail boom smashed into the ground.
- [Accident 19790730030789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790730030789A), Jul 30, 1979: Bell 47G (N64816), Poultney, VT, Substantial damage. Made precautionary landing on uneven surface in a swamp. Rotors hit water. No engine malfunction found.
- [Accident 19761006035109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761006035109A), Oct 6, 1976: Bell H13G (N73550), Utica, NY, Substantial damage. R skid gr leg buckled.

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