Has N1159W been in an accident?

Yes. N1159W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N1159W?

N1159W is a 1964 Bell 47G-3B-1 (rotorcraft), serial number 2941.

N1159W — 1964 Bell 47G-3B-1

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026

N1159W appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 2941
Manufacturer: Bell
Model: 47G-3B-1
Year: 1964
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Lycoming Tvo-435-gia
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR19LA019Nov 2, 2018Wichita Falls, TXSerious
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1964 Bell 47G-3B-1).

Dec 4, 2021deregistered — Treblig Llc

Frequently asked

Has N1159W been in an accident?: Yes. N1159W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N1159W?: N1159W is a 1964 Bell 47G-3B-1 (rotorcraft), serial number 2941.

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