N8140J
1970 Bell 47G-5
N8140J on the FAA register
Timeline
- 2028-10-31Registration expires (renewal due).
- 2008-10-10Certificate of registration issued as N8140J.
- 2007-07-10Accident at Jesup, IA; damage: substantial.
- 1990-07-30Accident at Hudson, IA; damage: substantial.
- 1976-01-19Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (multiple category).
- 1970-07-21Accident at Conrad,Iowa, 15; damage: substantial.
About N8140J
N8140J is a 1970 Bell 47G-5, serial number 25008. It is registered to an individual in Hudson, Iowa. The current certificate of registration was issued on October 10, 2008 and expires on October 31, 2028.
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 multiple category, dated January 19, 1976.
N8140J has 3 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.
Published figures for the Bell 47G-5 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.
