Piston helicopter

N2251W

Bell 47G-5

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
—
Serial
7965
Class
Piston helicopter
Engines
Allison 250 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Johnson Aerial Spraying LLC (LLC)
Based
Brayton, IA
Registration record

N2251W on the FAA register

Type
Bell 47G-5
Serial
7965
Engines
Allison 250 series
Registered owner
Johnson Aerial Spraying LLC
Brayton, IA
Certificate issued
2025-03-25
Airworthiness date
1996-05-10
Registration expires
2032-03-31
Airworthiness class
Restricted
Mode S (hex)
A1F624
Mode S (octal)
50373044
Seats (type)
3
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
214 nm
Cruise (type)
73 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2032-03-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2025-03-25
    Certificate of registration issued as N2251W.
  • 2006-08-23
    Accident at Sanborn, ND; damage: substantial.
  • 1996-05-10
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (restricted category).
  • 1973-10-22
    Accident at Creve Coeur,Mo, 25; damage: substantial.
Overview

About N2251W

N2251W is a Bell 47G-5, serial number 7965. The FAA register lists Johnson Aerial Spraying LLC as the registrant in Brayton, Iowa. The current certificate of registration was issued on March 25, 2025 and expires on March 31, 2032.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a piston helicopter, one Allison 250 series engine and 3 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 73 knots and a range of about 214 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is restricted category, dated May 10, 1996.

N2251W has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
73 kt
Range
214 nm
Fuel burn
7 gph

Published figures for the Bell 47G-5 type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2006-08-23 Accident · Sanborn, ND Damage: Substantial NTSB · CHI06CA242
Reported aircraft: Bell 47G-5
Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines during the aerial application flight. The power lines were a factor.
1973-10-22 Accident · Creve Coeur,Mo, 25 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 3518
Reported aircraft: Bell 47G-5

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.