Dates

Event

Constructed as a 47G-2A-1.

To unknown owner with c/r N73988 (47G-2A-1, 2878).
Sale reported to a new owner in Gleason, WI.

By 3 September 1980

To unknown owner with c/r N73988.

3 September 1980

Crashed.
Summarized NTSB narrative from report number FTW80FRJ37: There were 2 fatalities. Incident occurred at 13:30 hours. The airframe was destroyed. This was a local flight from Cottonport, LA. The rotor failed while hovering. Report remarks include: Remarks- lateral control torque tube pivot shaft failed in fatigue. Incident occurred at or near Cottonport, LA.
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

30 January 1990

To Lee International of America Inc DBA, Green Cove Springs, FL with c/r N73988 (47G-2A-1, 2878).

By 10 June 1993

To unknown owner with c/r N73988.

10 June 1993

Crashed.
There was one fatality. The accident occurred at Phlox, WI, United States while maneuvering. The airframe was destroyed. The pilot departed from the road adjacent to the potato field he had been spraying and was going to reposition for another spraying run. While the helicopter was making a right turn, it rolled to the right and crashed into the brush and trees south of the river. The pilots son stated there was no indication of a mechanical problem prior to the accident...
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

3 March 1994

Civil registration, N73988, cancelled.
Sale reported to a new owner in Gleason, WI.