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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Bell 47G2A · Lyle, WA · April 9, 1982

Date: April 9, 1982 · 15:00 local
Place: Lyle, WA
Phase of flight: To Aborted (Copter/Run Takoff)
Operating rules: Agricultural (Part 137)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N11VH
NTSB investigation: NTSBSEA82DA050
Reported as: Bell 47G2A
Reported engine: Lycoming VO435A1D
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 2,892 total713 in this make and model95 in the last 90 days

N11VHRegistration cancelled Jul 19, 2011 · Bell 47G-2S/N 2027 · Built 1958 Airframe modelBell 47G-2 Engine modelLycoming VO-435 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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Helicopter lifted off on takeoff but it was unable to sustain flight.

As the FAA filed it

HELICOPTER LIFTED OFF ON TAKEOFF BUT IT WAS UNABLE TO SUSTAIN FLIGHT.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB SEA82DA050Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLyle, WADuring takeoff with a load of fertilizer, insufficient power was available to maintain engine and rotor RPM and sustain flight. The pilot dumped the load, but was unable to avoid ground contact. The tail rotor struck first and separated from the aircraft. The…Apr 10, 1982 · Substantial damage

Other reports on N11VH · 5

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Accident 19990826042619ANormal Cruise · Benton City, WA(.4)The non-certificated pilot, who had been building the helicopter for several years, had recorded a total of 5 hours of flight experience in 1988 and an additional 10 hours in 1999 (July 19th through August 24th). Although all his flight time had been…Aug 26, 1999 · Destroyed · 1 fatal Accident 19860612029399APwr Off Run Land (Autorotation · Zillah, WAThe engine lost power after takeoff and the helicopter landed on a shed. A cylinder rod bolt failed from fatigue.Jun 12, 1986 · Destroyed Accident 19840614026489ALow Level Operations · Buena, WAAircraft struck wind machine with main rotor blades while spraying an orchard.Jun 14, 1984 · Substantial damage Incident 19830912063209IStarting Engines · Yakima, WAPilot started helicopter from outside with back to loading truck. Owner stood up in truck, was struck by rotors.Sep 12, 1983 · Minor damage Accident 19820518016599APwr Off Run Land (Autorotation · Grandview, WAHelicopter crashed during autorotation after engine failure during spraying operation.May 18, 1982 · Substantial damage