N6173
Bell 47G-2
N6173 on the FAA register
Timeline
- 2030-03-31Registration expires (renewal due).
- 2023-03-24Certificate of registration issued as N6173.
- 1980-06-14Accident at Ramapo,Ny, 32; damage: substantial.
- 1978-07-28Incident at Garden City,Ny, 32; damage: minor.
- 1975-07-21Accident at Orient Point,Ny, 32; damage: destroyed.
- 1974-06-11Accident at Garden City,Ny, 32; damage: substantial.
About N6173
N6173 is a Bell 47G-2, serial number 2253. The FAA register lists Whirlybirds LLC as the registrant in Monroe, Connecticut. The current certificate of registration was issued on March 24, 2023 and expires on March 31, 2030.
The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a piston helicopter, one Lycoming VO-435 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 standard category.
N6173 has 4 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: destroyed); details are below.
Published figures for the Bell 47G-2 type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.
Accident & incident history
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.
