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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Bell 47G · Monette, AR · August 17, 1998

Date: August 17, 1998 · 10:00 local
Place: Monette, AR
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N2795A
NTSB investigation: NTSBFTW98LA371
Reported as: Bell 47G
Fatal injuries: 0

N2795ARegistered now · Bell 47GS/N 471 Airframe modelBell 47G Engine modelFranklin 6A4200 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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Helicopter flipped over on takeoff. (-23) pilot stated when lifting off ground he lost control of the aircraft. Right skid hit ground, then rotor blades, aircraft rolled to the right and impacted ground.

As the FAA filed it

HELICOPTER FLIPPED OVER ON TAKEOFF. (-23) PILOT STATED WHEN LIFTING OFF GROUND HE LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. RIGHT SKID HIT GROUND, THEN ROTOR BLADES, AIRCRAFT ROLLED TO THE RIGHT AND IMPACTED GROUND.

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 FTW98LA371Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMonette, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain control. A factor was his lack of total flight experience in helicopters.Aug 17, 1998 · Substantial damage

Other reports on N2795A · 2

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

Accident 19800712024849APwr Off Run Land (Autorotation · Gettysburg, PAEngine failed and instructor made emergency landing.Jul 12, 1980 · Substantial damage Accident 19730817023649ALow Level Operations · Stockertown, PADuring spraying operation 2nd run plt forgot telfon wire was there.Aug 17, 1973 · Reported as Bell 47D1 · Substantial damage