Piston helicopter

N90529

1974 Bell 47G-2

Registered 4 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1974
Serial
NT1958-1
Class
Piston helicopter
Engines
Lycoming O-435A2-KSER
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Northland Helicopters Inc (Corporation)
Based
Le Sueur, MN
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1974 Bell 47G-2
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Registration record

N90529 on the FAA register

Type
1974 Bell 47G-2
Serial
NT1958-1
Engines
Lycoming O-435A2-KSER
Registered owner
Northland Helicopters Inc
Le Sueur, MN
Certificate issued
1987-07-23
Airworthiness date
1974-04-11
Registration expires
2027-10-31
Airworthiness class
Restricted
Mode S (hex)
AC847F
Mode S (octal)
53102177
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

  • 2027-10-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2017-06-15
    Accident at Hastings, MN; damage: substantial.
  • 1998-07-30
    Accident at Plainview, MN; damage: substantial.
  • 1990-08-26
    Accident at Wall Lake, IA; damage: substantial.
  • 1987-07-23
    Certificate of registration issued as N90529.
  • 1976-03-17
    Accident at Dows,Ia, 15; damage: destroyed.
  • 1974-04-11
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (restricted category).
Overview

About N90529

N90529 is a 1974 Bell 47G-2, serial number NT1958-1. The FAA register lists Northland Helicopters Inc as the registrant in Le Sueur, Minnesota. The current certificate of registration was issued on July 23, 1987 and expires on October 31, 2027.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a piston helicopter, one Lycoming O-435A2-KSER 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 restricted category, dated April 11, 1974.

N90529 has 4 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-2 type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2017-06-15 Accident · Hastings, MN Damage: Substantial Serious injury NTSB · CEN17LA232
Reported aircraft: Bell-Tellijohn 47G
Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the helicopter did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
1998-07-30 Accident · Plainview, MN Damage: Substantial NTSB · CHI98LA291
Reported aircraft: Bell 47G-2
Probable cause: The pilot's not achieving the proper descent rate prior to touchdown. A factor related to the accident was fuel starvation due to a low fuel level.
1990-08-26 Accident · Wall Lake, IA Damage: Substantial NTSB · CHI90DCD02
Reported aircraft: Bell 47G-2
Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM DURING TAKEOFF. THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND UPHILL TERRAIN WERE FACTORS.
1976-03-17 Accident · Dows,Ia, 15 Damage: Destroyed NTSB · 3 0384
Reported aircraft: Bell 47G-2

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.