Piston helicopter

N73943

Bell 47G-4

Registered 3 NTSB/FAA records
Built
—
Serial
2862
Class
Piston helicopter
Engines
Lycoming VO-540 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Hudson, IA
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Registration record

N73943 on the FAA register

Type
Bell 47G-4
Serial
2862
Engines
Lycoming VO-540 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Hudson, IA
Certificate issued
2016-06-01
Airworthiness date
1971-08-06
Registration expires
2029-06-30
Airworthiness class
Multiple
Mode S (hex)
A9EF7A
Mode S (octal)
52367572
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

  • 2029-06-30
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2016-06-01
    Certificate of registration issued as N73943.
  • 1975-09-26
    Accident at Tams Mt,Wv, 48; damage: substantial.
  • 1971-08-06
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (multiple category).
  • 1970-12-02
    Accident at Philadelphia,Pa, 38; damage: substantial.
  • 1969-10-16
    Accident at E Providence,Ri, 39; damage: substantial.
Overview

About N73943

N73943 is a Bell 47G-4, serial number 2862. It is registered to an individual in Hudson, Iowa. The current certificate of registration was issued on June 1, 2016 and expires on June 30, 2029.

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 August 6, 1971.

N73943 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

1975-09-26 Accident · Tams Mt,Wv, 48 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 4011
Reported aircraft: Bell 47G4
Probable cause: USED.STUCK VALVE IN ONE CYLINDER.
1970-12-02 Accident · Philadelphia,Pa, 38 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 4550
Reported aircraft: Bell 47G-4
Probable cause: ITCH TO CLEAR PWR LINES. NO ENG MALFUNCTION FOUND.
1969-10-16 Accident · E Providence,Ri, 39 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 2696
Reported aircraft: Bell 47G-4
Probable cause: LY BELOW.

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.