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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Bell 47G-4A · Catarina, TX · September 27, 1983

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Date: September 27, 1983 · 15:00 local
Place: Catarina, TX
Phase of flight: To Vertical (Helicopter Only)
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N7919S
Reported as: Bell 47G4A
Reported engine: Lycoming VO540B1B3
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 10,772 total57 in this make and model50 in the last 90 days

N7919SRegistration cancelled Mar 29, 2018 · Bell 47G-4AS/N 7568 · Built 1967 Airframe modelBell 47G-4A Engine modelLycoming VO-540 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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Pilot allowed tail rotor to contact platform during lift off. Helicopter rolled over and caught fire.

As the FAA filed it

PILOT ALLOWED TAIL ROTOR TO CONTACT PLATFORM DURING LIFT OFF. HELICOPTER ROLLED OVER AND CAUGHT FIRE.

Other reports on N7919S · 1

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Incident 19780206006109IFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · San Antonio, TXPilot experienced sudden power loss, made a hard rutorotation. Engine checked ok, no cause found.Feb 6, 1978 · Minor damage