NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N4427F and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB WPR15LA193Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSalinas, CAThe non-instrument-rated pilot's visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of helicopter control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by high-dose opioid use.NTSB WPR10LA446Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSalinas, CAThe pilot's visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of helicopter control.
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N4427F and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20150620011659AManeuverA Bell 47G-5 crashed under unknown circumstances while crop dusting.Accident 20100903045679AManeuver · Salinas, CARotorcraft departed Salinas airport with a special VFR clearance that reported the weather as 2-3 mile visibility with a 100 foot ceiling. While enroute at approximately 50 feet, rotorcraft ran into fog. Pilot attempted to return to the airport but lost…