Has N47DT been in an accident?

Yes. N47DT appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N47DT?

N47DT is a Bell 47G-2A (rotorcraft), serial number 1704.

N47DT — Bell 47G-2A

Deregistered

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

N47DT appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 1704
Manufacturer: Bell
Model: 47G-2A
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Lycoming Vo-435 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR14CA296Jul 18, 2014Merced, CASerious
The pilot's failure to adequately monitor the environment to maintain clearance from the power pole guide wire during low level maneuvering.

Registration timeline

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

Feb 7, 2018deregistered — Bettencort Flying Service Inc

Frequently asked

Has N47DT been in an accident?: Yes. N47DT appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N47DT?: N47DT is a Bell 47G-2A (rotorcraft), serial number 1704.

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