Has N4771N been in an accident?

Yes. N4771N appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N4771N?

N4771N is a 1958 Bell 47G-2 (rotorcraft), serial number 2216.

N4771N — 1958 Bell 47G-2

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N4771N appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 2216
Manufacturer: Bell
Model: 47G-2
Year: 1958
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Lycoming Vo-435 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN11CA540Aug 2, 2011Charles City, IASerious
The pilot's failure to refuel the helicopter which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1958 Bell 47G-2).

Sep 6, 2017deregistered — Sale Reported

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N4771N was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1958 Bell 47G-2 above.

until Jan 13, 1981Cessna 182Q (s/n 18267354)

Frequently asked

Has N4771N been in an accident?: Yes. N4771N appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N4771N?: N4771N is a 1958 Bell 47G-2 (rotorcraft), serial number 2216.

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