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    Airframe Family: Bell 47 / H-13 Sioux
    Latest Model:47G-2
    Construction Number:2204
    Last Civil Registration:N6720D
    Compressed ID:Bell 47G-2 cn 2204 cr N6720D
    Latest Owner or Location:Northwind Hilos Llc, Schoolcraft, MI

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    Event

    1 January 1958

    Constructed as a 47G-2.

    By 23 August 1967

    To unknown owner with c/r N6720D.

    23 August 1967

    Involved in an incident.
    Summarized NTSB narrative from report number LAX68A0024: There were no fatalities. Incident occurred at 05:55 hours. The damage was substantial. Incident occurred at the Heliprt Signl Oil Airport, Hntngtn Bch, CA. The tail rotor failed during the initial climb. Collided with a fence while performing a power-off autorotative landing. The emergency circumstances included; forced off-airport landing on land and there was a directional control problem...
    For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

    By 24 March 1968

    To unknown owner with c/r N6720D.

    24 March 1968

    Involved in an incident.
    Summarized NTSB narrative from report number LAX68A0091: There were no fatalities. Incident occurred at 16:52 hours. The damage was substantial. Incident occurred at the Meadowlark Airport, Hntngtn Bch, CA. Experienced a controlled collision with terrain while aerial taxiing. Rolled over while landing. Report remarks include: Struck t/r on beach, while towing boat to shore. Uncontrolled lndg. Failed to initate emgcy procedure.
    For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

    By 9 June 1973

    To unknown owner with c/r N6720D.

    9 June 1973

    Involved in an incident.
    Summarized NTSB narrative from report number OAK73DVA62: There were no fatalities. Incident occurred at 09:00 hours. The damage was substantial. The flight departed from Kettlmn Cty, CA, with the destination Bakersfield, CA. Collided with wires and/or poles while on a low pass. The factors included; high obstructions on terrain and terrain. Report remarks include: Geological survey flight 30-40 feet agl. Hit power lines that blended into terrain. Poles set 900 feet apart...
    For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

    August 1988


    Photographer: Tom Tessier
    Notes: At Chino Airport, CA.

    7 February 1994

    To Johnson Helicopter Inc, Exira, IA with new c/r N6720D.

    6 June 1994

    Certificate of airworthiness for NR6720D (47G-2, 2204) issued.

    19 February 1997

    To Johnson Helicopter Inc, Exira, IA with new c/r N6720D.

    1 January 2006

    Certificate of airworthiness for NR6720D (47G-2, 2204) issued.

    3 April 2006

    To unknown owner with c/r N6720D.
    Sale reported to a new owner in Audubon, IA.

    20 June 2007

    To Northwind Hilos Llc, Schoolcraft, MI with new c/r N6720D.

    20 July 2013


    Photographer: James Northup
    Notes: Picture taken at Newmans field Paw-Paw, Mi


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