Has N8568F been in an accident?

Yes. N8568F appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N8568F?

N8568F is a 1966 Bell 47J-2A (rotorcraft), serial number 3715.

N8568F — 1966 Bell 47J-2A

Deregistered

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

N8568F appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 3715
Manufacturer: Bell
Model: 47J-2A
Year: 1966
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Lycoming Tvo-435-gia
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN18LA269Jul 15, 2018Franklin, INSerious
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1966 Bell 47J-2A).

Oct 31, 2020deregistered — Brown County Tours

Frequently asked

Has N8568F been in an accident?: Yes. N8568F appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N8568F?: N8568F is a 1966 Bell 47J-2A (rotorcraft), serial number 3715.

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