# Accident 19951003030889A: Bell 47G4A, Edinburg, TX, October 3, 1995

- Type: FAA accident report (Accident/Incident Data System), as reported
- Date: October 3, 1995, 13:10 local time
- Place: Edinburg, TX
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Phase of flight: To Vertical (Helicopter Only)
- Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
- Location: 26.2908° N, 98.1593° W: From the FAA, an estimate near the named town, within about 3 miles
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=26.2908&lon=-98.1593&mi=10
- Aircraft: N6SR, a cancelled registration (https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6SR-2013-05-14) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry model: Bell 47G-4A (registry code 1181031, https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-4a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: Lycoming VO-540 series (registry code 41534, https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-vo-540-series) (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BELL 47G4A
- Reported engine: LYC VO540B1B3
- People aboard: 2
- Fatal injuries: 0
- NTSB investigation: [NTSB FTW96LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA005) (OpenAirDocs)
- FAA source: FAA Aviation Safety Information Portal (https://asip.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951003030889A

## Narrative

As the FAA filed it, in capitals; the FAA replaces private details with ^PRIVACY DATA OMITTED^.

LIFTOFF FLATBED ENCOUNTERED WIND GUST AT TRANSITIONAL SPEED. ROLLED. PITCHED DOWN. RIGHT SKID HIT WATER IN A POND.

## The NTSB's investigation of this event (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB FTW96LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA005), Oct 3, 1995: Bell 47G-4A (N6SR), Edinburg, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper takeoff planning which resulted in the loss of conrol. A factor was the gusty crosswind condition.

## Other reports on N6SR (2)

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

- [Accident 20020525015489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020525015489A), May 25, 2002: Bell 47G4A (N6SR), Yauco, Puerto Rico, No damage, 1 fatal. (-23) During cruise flight pilot noticed partial loss of engine power, he also noticed engine oil pressure reading low. Pilot decided to do a precautionary…
- [Accident 19950201001019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950201001019A), Feb 1, 1995: Bell 47G4A (N6SR), Eagle Pass, TX, Destroyed. Predator control flight chasing bobcat. Right quartering tailwind caused loss tail rotor effect. Spun to impact.

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. For accidents, the NTSB's own investigation is the fuller record.

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