N1420W — 1969 Bell 47G-4A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
N1420W appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 7663
- Manufacturer
- Bell
- Model
- 47G-4A
- Year
- 1969
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Lycoming Vo-540 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Hammock Flying Service Inc — Smithville, AR
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to conduct helicopter performance planning, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with a truck and terrain during takeoff from an elevated platform.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1969 Bell 47G-4A).
- May 18, 2012registered — Hammock Flying Service Inc
Frequently asked
- Has N1420W been in an accident?
- Yes. N1420W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
- What kind of aircraft is N1420W?
- N1420W is a 1969 Bell 47G-4A (rotorcraft), serial number 7663.
- Who is N1420W registered to?
- N1420W is registered to Hammock Flying Service Inc of Smithville, AR. Registration status: active.
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