Piston helicopter

N6260C

Bell 47G-5

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
—
Serial
7952
Class
Piston helicopter
Engines
1
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Bakersfield, CA
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Registration record

N6260C on the FAA register

Type
Bell 47G-5
Serial
7952
Engines
1
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Bakersfield, CA
Certificate issued
2016-07-22
Airworthiness date
—
Registration expires
2029-07-31
Airworthiness class
—
Mode S (hex)
A82EE2
Mode S (octal)
52027342
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

  • 2029-07-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2016-07-22
    Certificate of registration issued as N6260C to the current registrant.
  • 2011-07-31
    Accident at Porterville, CA; damage: substantial.
  • 2001-02-07
    Accident at Pixley, CA; damage: substantial.
  • 1988-10-18
    N6260C previously assigned to a Cessna 210N (s/n 21063847); cancelled.
Overview

About N6260C

N6260C is a Bell 47G-5, serial number 7952. It is registered to an individual in Bakersfield, California. The current certificate of registration was issued on July 22, 2016 and expires on July 31, 2029.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a piston helicopter 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.

N6260C 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

2011-07-31 Accident · Porterville, CA Damage: Substantial NTSB · WPR11CA394
Reported aircraft: Bell 47G
Probable cause: The pilot's decision to takeoff in a tailwind condition, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient lift during the takeoff.
2001-02-07 Accident · Pixley, CA Damage: Substantial NTSB · LAX01LA093
Reported aircraft: Bell 47G-5
Probable cause: A loss of control during takeoff due to the helicopter's heavy gross weight condition that exceeded its lifting capability.

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.