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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Bell 47G-3B-1 · Gilroy, CA · July 1, 1996

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Date: July 1, 1996
Place: Gilroy, CA
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N7863S
Reported as: Bell 47G3B1
Fatal injuries: 0

N7863SRegistered now · Bell 47G-3B-1S/N 6630 Airframe modelBell 47G-3B-1

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What happened

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While engaged in aerial application, helicopter lost lift and crashed into a corn field.

As the FAA filed it

WHILE ENGAGED IN AERIAL APPLICATION, HELICOPTER LOST LIFT AND CRASHED INTO A CORN FIELD.

Other reports on N7863S · 2

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

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