Turbine helicopter

N665GD

1968 Bell 47G-3B-2

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1968
Serial
6717
Class
Turbine helicopter
Engines
Lycoming TVO-435-GIA
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Regenald Michaud Avition LLC (LLC)
Based
Willows, CA
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1968 Bell 47G-3B-2
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Registration record

N665GD on the FAA register

Type
1968 Bell 47G-3B-2
Serial
6717
Engines
Lycoming TVO-435-GIA
Registered owner
Regenald Michaud Avition LLC
Willows, CA
Certificate issued
2020-04-17
Airworthiness date
1973-01-29
Registration expires
2027-04-30
Airworthiness class
Multiple
Mode S (hex)
A8C766
Mode S (octal)
52143546
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

  • 2027-04-30
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2020-04-17
    Certificate of registration issued as N665GD.
  • 1977-04-08
    Accident at Greeley,Co, 06; damage: destroyed.
  • 1973-01-29
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (multiple category).
  • 1972-01-10
    Accident at Raton,N Mex, 31; damage: destroyed.
  • 1968
    Manufactured (1968).
Overview

About N665GD

N665GD is a 1968 Bell 47G-3B-2, serial number 6717. The FAA register lists Regenald Michaud Avition LLC as the registrant in Willows, California. The current certificate of registration was issued on April 17, 2020 and expires on April 30, 2027.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a turbine helicopter, one Lycoming TVO-435-GIA 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 multiple category, dated January 29, 1973.

N665GD has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: destroyed); details are below.

Cruise
73 kt
Range
214 nm
Fuel burn
7 gph

Published figures for the Bell 47G-3B-2 type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

1977-04-08 Accident · Greeley,Co, 06 Damage: Destroyed NTSB · 3 0519
Reported aircraft: Bell 47G3B2
Probable cause: CK GND,PLT PULLED HEL INTO AIR.
1972-01-10 Accident · Raton,N Mex, 31 Damage: Destroyed NTSB · 3 0195
Reported aircraft: Bell 47G3B1
Probable cause: D TURN.GUSTY WND & 7200FT MSL.

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.