NTSB investigations · 6
Matched to this aircraft by N8471E and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB MKC89LA181Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaseca, MNInadequate preflight by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The tailwind, high obstruction (power line), and crop (beans) were contributing factors.NTSB CHI83LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLitchfield, MNThe helicopter rolled over while attempting a takeoff after servicing from a truck platform for a spraying operation. The hose used to put the chemical spray into the hopper was not removed. When takeoff was attempted the acft was tethered to the ground rig…NTSB MKC79FCD41Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPierson, IANTSB DEN69D0071Accident · No injuriesClosedDubois, WYNTSB DEN68A0008Accident · 2 fatalClosedBondurant, WYNTSB SEA67A0005Accident · No injuriesClosedLakeview, OR
FAA incident reports · 3
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N8471E and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 19890815029849APwr Off Run Land (Autorotation · Waseca, MNRan out of fuel returning to ag strip after spraying. Made run on no power landing in beans. Rotors chopped boom.Accident 19830617025809ATo Vertical (Helicopter Only) · Litchfield, MNDeparted loading platform with a loading hose still attached. Caused tail rotor then main rotors to strike ground.Accident 19790925024189ALow Level Operations · Pierson, IAPilot flew into wires while conducting agricultural spraying.