Piston helicopter

N73279

Bell 47G-4

Registered 3 NTSB/FAA records
Built
—
Serial
3134
Class
Piston helicopter
Engines
Lycoming VO-540 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Mc Helicopter LLC (LLC)
Based
Summerfield, FL
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Registration record

N73279 on the FAA register

Type
Bell 47G-4
Serial
3134
Engines
Lycoming VO-540 series
Registered owner
Mc Helicopter LLC
Summerfield, FL
Certificate issued
2023-06-06
Airworthiness date
1964-01-24
Registration expires
2030-06-30
Airworthiness class
Multiple
Mode S (hex)
A9D5E8
Mode S (octal)
52352750
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

  • 2030-06-30
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2023-06-06
    Certificate of registration issued as N73279.
  • 1992-09-21
    Accident at Volcano, HI; damage: substantial.
  • 1991-03-30
    Accident at Thompson Pass, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1975-08-27
    Accident at Granite Mt.,Ak, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1964-01-24
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (multiple category).
Overview

About N73279

N73279 is a Bell 47G-4, serial number 3134. The FAA register lists Mc Helicopter LLC as the registrant in Summerfield, Florida. The current certificate of registration was issued on June 6, 2023 and expires on June 30, 2030.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a piston helicopter, one Lycoming VO-540 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 multiple category, dated January 24, 1964.

N73279 has 3 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-4 type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

1992-09-21 Accident · Volcano, HI Damage: Substantial Minor injury NTSB · LAX92LA396
Reported aircraft: Bell 47-G4A
Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE COLLECTIVE CONTROL AFTER INADVERTENTLY ENTERING A POWER SETTLING CONDITION.
1991-03-30 Accident · Thompson Pass, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC91LA041
Reported aircraft: Bell 47
Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL AND IMPROPER FLARE DURING LANDING.
1975-08-27 Accident · Granite Mt.,Ak, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 3908
Reported aircraft: Bell 47G-4

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.