NTSB investigations · 4
Matched to this aircraft by N3084G and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB LAX01LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWinterhaven, CAA failure of the transmission free wheeling unit due to improper maintenance. A factor was the dark night visual condition.NTSB LAX99LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWinterhaven, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain rotor rpm. A factor was his attempt to take off over gross weight.NTSB LAX80FUA22Accident · No injuriesClosedBellflower, CANTSB LAX75DUG22Accident · No injuriesClosedJoshua Tree, CA
FAA incident reports · 4
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N3084G and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20010209002979AAerial Taxi From Ldg/Rtrcrft · Winterhaven, CA(-23)See attached narrative ptrs #LAX01LA098 (19) on February 9, 2001, about 1900 hours MST, a Bell 47-G3B1, N3084G, collided with the ground following a drive train failure near Winterhaven, CA. During an agricultural spraying operation. The helicopter was…Accident 19981204039129AForced/Precautionary Landing · Winterhaven, CA(-23) Agricultural operator had just received a 30-40 gallon fuel load and had taken on a 50 gallon load of pesticide. After taking off and leveling at approximately 3 feet, the pilot while traveling horizontal, accelerated in an attempt to gain altitude. But…Accident 19800907040709ANormal Cruise · Bellflower, CAEngine quit while banner-towing, due to fuel exhaustion. Crash-landed in residential street.Accident 19741121037609ALevel Off Touchdown · Joshua Tree, CALndg at 6500 ft,lost lift,hard lndg. Wind & direction variable