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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Bell 47D1 · Georgetown, IN · October 28, 1982

Date: October 28, 1982 · 14:30 local
Place: Georgetown, IN
Phase of flight: Climb
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N929B
NTSB investigation: NTSBCHI83LA027
Reported as: Bell 47D1
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 401 total27 in this make and model6 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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Failed to maintain rotor RPM and forward speed. Crashed into tree. Pilot not rated in helicopters.

As the FAA filed it

FAILED TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM AND FORWARD SPEED. CRASHED INTO TREE. PILOT NOT RATED IN HELICOPTERS.

NTSB investigation

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NTSB CHI83LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGeorgetown, INThe pilot started to takeoff from area that was difficult to exit. He relanded once. During the 2nd attempt to fly out, the helicopter collided with trees and crashed. The pilot was not rated in helicopters, but he said he had soloed.Oct 28, 1982 · Substantial damage

Other reports on N929B · 3

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

Accident 19820702028479APwr Off Run Land (Autorotation · Louisville, KYCrash occurred during autorotation landing after engine quit due to fuel exhastion.Jul 2, 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