N88771 is a Bell 47K. It is a rotorcraft with 2 seats, powered by a Lycoming VO-435 series rated at 260 horsepower. Its registration was cancelled in Aug 1973. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Apr 2026. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
FAA recordRegistered in Anacortes, WA in 2023 · deregistered in 1973.
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The pilot reported that he was making an approach to landing on a shoreline. As the helicopter passed through 200 feet, it encountered settling with power. The pilot was unable to arrest the descent and the helicopter subsequently impacted the water. The main rotor blades and aircraft structure were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
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