Bell-Carson 47
5 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1962 to 1966; half of them date from 1963 or earlier. Texas has the most (2). 40% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the 47 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Rotorcraft · Helicopters
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Franklin 6Vs-335 Ser (3), Lycoming Vo-435 Series (1), Franklin 6V 350 Series (1)
- Seats
- 3
- Cruise speed
- about 78 mph
- Maker on the register
- Bell-Carson
- Registered
- earliest certificate July 24, 1979; newest August 29, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47G-SUPER C-4 | 4 | 1962 to 1966 | 80.0% |
| 47G | 1 | 1965 | 20.0% |
When they were built by decade
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Accident history NTSB records · 2 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
The 2 most recent of 2 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Bell-Carson 47 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
5 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Bell-Carson 47s?
Texas, with 2.
Who owns the Bell-Carson 47?
40% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 4 47G-SUPER C-4 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N866Z | Bell-Carson 47G-SUPER C-4 |
Co-owned owner North Carolina |
Multiple | 2026-08-29 | Valid |
| N610X | Bell-Carson 47G-SUPER C-4 |
Sky Horse Helicopters INC Brady, Texas |
Multiple | 2010-06-15 | Valid |
| N864Z | Bell-Carson 47G-SUPER C-4 |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2009-09-25 | Valid |
| N59321 | Bell-Carson 47G-SUPER C-4 |
Fingerlakes Helicopter LLC Auburn, New York |
Standard | 2004-03-29 | Valid |