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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Bell 47G-4 · Idaho Falls, ID · July 22, 1997

Date: July 22, 1997
Place: Idaho Falls, ID
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N3069G
NTSB investigation: NTSBSEA97LA174
Reported as: Bell 47G4
Fatal injuries: 0

N3069GRegistration cancelled Sep 25, 2012 · Bell 47G-4S/N 3147 · Built 1964 Airframe modelBell 47G-4 Engine modelLycoming VO-540 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

Aircraft took off downwind and settled back down on the runway.

As the FAA filed it

AIRCRAFT TOOK OFF DOWNWIND AND SETTLED BACK DOWN ON THE RUNWAY.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB SEA97LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIdaho Falls, IDThe pilot-in-command's failure to verify the proper chemical and fuel load aboard prior to takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were: excessive fuel and chemical loading by ground personnel, tailwind conditions, and high density altitude.Jul 22, 1997 · Substantial damage