N78900 — 1952 Bell 47D1
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
N78900 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 480
- Manufacturer
- Bell
- Model
- 47D1
- Year
- 1952
- Category
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Franklin 6v4 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Master Designs Llc — Gilbert, AZ
Accident & incident history
The improper rebuild and maintenance of the helicopter and inadequate subsequent inspections, which resulted in undetected fuel contamination and a subsequent total loss of engine power during cruise flight.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1952 Bell 47D1).
- May 2, 2016registered — Master Designs Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N78900 been in an accident?
- Yes. N78900 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
- What kind of aircraft is N78900?
- N78900 is a 1952 Bell 47D1 (rotorcraft), serial number 480.
- Who is N78900 registered to?
- N78900 is registered to Master Designs Llc of Gilbert, AZ. Registration status: active.
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