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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Bell 47D1 · Louisville, KY · July 2, 1982

Date: July 2, 1982 · 10:45 local
Place: Louisville, KY
Phase of flight: Pwr Off Run Land (Autorotation
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N929B
NTSB investigation: NTSBATL82DA183
Reported as: Bell 47D1
Reported engine: Franklin 6V4178B32
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 24 total393 in this make and model16 in the last 90 days

N929BRegistered now · Bell 47D1S/N 647 Airframe modelBell 47D1 Engine modelFranklin 6V 350 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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Crash occurred during autorotation landing after engine quit due to fuel exhastion.

As the FAA filed it

CRASH OCCURRED DURING AUTOROTATION LANDING AFTER ENGINE QUIT DUE TO FUEL EXHASTION.

NTSB investigation

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NTSB ATL82DA183Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLouisville, KYThe pilot was en route to have a radio installed when the engine lost power. He made an autorotative landing in an open field. When the helicopter contacted the ground, the main rotor, tail rotor, tail boom, and skids were damaged. The pilot stated that he…Jul 2, 1982 · Substantial damage

Other reports on N929B · 3

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

Accident 19821028058149AClimb · Georgetown, INFailed to maintain rotor RPM and forward speed. Crashed into tree. Pilot not rated in helicopters.Oct 28, 1982 · Substantial damage Accident 19770308004749ASfl Autorotation · Houston, TXMar 8, 1977 · Substantial damage Accident 19750620016259AForced/Precautionary Landing · Lowry City, MOPut in 3 gals auto fuel from can then maneuvered to refill from pump at auto service station.Jun 20, 1975 · Substantial damage