Has N1170W been in an accident?

Yes. N1170W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N1170W?

N1170W is a 1965 Bell 47G-3B-1 (rotorcraft), serial number 2944.

N1170W — 1965 Bell 47G-3B-1

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026

N1170W appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 2944
Manufacturer: Bell
Model: 47G-3B-1
Year: 1965
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Allison 250 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN19TA280Aug 20, 2019Montrose, COSerious
A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from attitude-induced unporting of the fuel.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1965 Bell 47G-3B-1).

Aug 12, 2021deregistered — Olathe Spray Service Inc

Frequently asked

Has N1170W been in an accident?: Yes. N1170W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N1170W?: N1170W is a 1965 Bell 47G-3B-1 (rotorcraft), serial number 2944.

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