Has N73252 been in an accident?

Yes. N73252 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N73252?

N73252 is a 1962 Bell 47G-2A (rotorcraft), serial number 2720.

N73252 — 1962 Bell 47G-2A

Deregistered

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

N73252 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 2720
Manufacturer: Bell
Model: 47G-2A
Year: 1962
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Lycoming Vo-435-a1f
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN12LA480Jul 25, 2012Akeley, MNMinor
The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during low altitude agricultural operations.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1962 Bell 47G-2A).

Feb 1, 2017deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N73252 been in an accident?: Yes. N73252 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N73252?: N73252 is a 1962 Bell 47G-2A (rotorcraft), serial number 2720.

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