- Manufacturer (registry)
- BELL - K COPTER
- Model
- 47D1
- Registry code
- 1180843
- Registered
- 0 aircraft
- Type
- Rotorcraft
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats
- 3
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed
- 78 mph
- Certification
- Type certificated
- Data sheet
- TCDSH-1
- Holder
- Scott's-Bell 47 Inc
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.
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Aircraft by year built · 3
| 1968 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 63
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1960 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 |
| 1970 | 3 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1976 | 3 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
See all 66 ADs
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1180843'))
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WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1180843'))
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Registered aircraft · 0
No aircraft currently registered with this model
NTSB investigations · 13
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB CHI91FA294Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell-K Copter 47D1 · Laurie, MOPoor judgement of the pilot, due to impairment from consumption of alcoholic beverage before flight, his intentional buzzing, and his inadequate visual lookout (failure to see-and-avoid power lines).NTSB MKC88FA054Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 47D1 · Nixa, MODuring the process of moving the helicopter from the hangar the right skid slipped off the concrete helipad and became stuck in the mud. The pilot attempted to dislodge the skid by bringing the aircraft to a hover. The left skid became airborne and contacted…NTSB FTW82DA198Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47D1 · Jonesboro, ARAfter loading 40 gallons of herbicide on the aircraft the pilot attempted to lift off the back of the loading truck. The takeoff was normal; however, as the helicopter cleared the truck, it was not able to sustain a hover. The pilot then executed a running…NTSB MKC81DCQ43Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-2 · Sublette, KSNTSB FTW81DPJ24Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47D1 · Okeene, OKNTSB NYC76AN120Accident · 2 fatalClosedBell 47D1 · Brewster, NYNTSB MKC75FCQ52Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47D1 · Holcomb, KSNTSB CHI75FEV31Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 47D1 · Shawneetown, ILNTSB CHI72FEV35Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47D1 · Fairfield, ILNTSB FTW72FPA09Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47D1 · Carrollton, TXNTSB FTW71DQG51Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47D1 · Hale Center, TXNTSB FTW70F0064Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47D1 · Richardson, TXNTSB FTW69F0497Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47D1 · Powell, TX
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('1180843')
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FAA incident reports · 8
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 19910915039929ABell 47D1 · Laurie, MOVictims drank beer. Went flying. Struck powerlines over lake. Crashed inverted into lake.Accident 19880221004959ABell 47D1 · Nixa, MOTried to lift a skid from mud. Ground resonance began caused rotor strike and rollover. Self destructed and burned.Accident 19820525019929ABell 47D1 · Jonesboro, AREngine quit on liftoff. Tried run on landing in a wheat field, foliage caught spray boom. Flipped helicopter over.Accident 19810620035369ABell 47D1 · Sublette, KSAllowed rotor RPM decay during test spray run with water to calibrate spray nozzles. Rolled on ground contact.Accident 19810425029809ABell 47D1 · Okeene, OKFailed to initiate a timely power recovery from practice autorotation with excessive forward speed.Accident 19760806027819ABell 47D1 · Brewster, NJHelicopter at low alt ovr highway EST as 25FT AGL bfr wire strike.Accident 19750612013899ABell 47D1 · Holcomb, KSStruck crop with spray boom.Accident 19750421009909ABell 47D1 · Shawneetown, ILBolt pin AN174-16 which secures fore and aft cylic ctl missing fm rod end bearing.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1180843')
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SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1180843')
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Service difficulty reports
No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.
STCs that may be installed · 120
Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.
STC SA800EAInstallation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power suppliesSTC SA5581SWInstallation of ALCOR true-flow/ totalizer systemSTC SH3319NMInstallation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the
Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1180843')
GROUP BY stc_number
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SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1180843')
GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
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The same model under other registry codes
Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.
Bell 47D147 registered aircraftBell Kitz Kopters 47D11 registered aircraftBell-Allied Helicopter 47D11 registered aircraftAgusta Bell 47D-10 registered aircraftBell-Transworld Helicopters 47D10 registered aircraftBell-Moore 47D10 registered aircraftBell-Gilbert 47D10 registered aircraftBell-Barnes 47D10 registered aircraftBell-Florida Helicopters 47D10 registered aircraftBell-Gulf Coast 47D10 registered aircraftBell-Houston 47D10 registered aircraftBell-Regan 47D10 registered aircraft
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
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SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
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