# FAA incident reports: Bell 47G-2A-1 A list on [Bell 47G-2A-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-2a-1.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Accident 20230321002479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230321002479A.md): Bell 47G-2A-1 · Livonia, NY · Mar 21, 2023 · N73905 · Substantial damage > On Tuesday March 21, 2023 [privacy data omitted], a Bell 47G-2A-1 crashed into a field with one pilot and one passenger aboard during a practice autorotation. No personal injuries or property damage resulted. The helicopter was substantially damaged. The… - [Accident 20210628011069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210628011069A.md): Bell 47G-2A-1 · Brasstown, NC · Jun 28, 2021 · N147AH · Destroyed > On June 26, 2021 at approximately 1320, a Bell 47G lifted off from a transport trailer at a grass strip located in Brasstown, north carolina. After lifting off from the trailer and proceeding forward in a north easterly direction and at an altitude of 4 to 5… - [Incident 20100424032659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100424032659I.md): Bell 47G-2A-1 · Isabella, MN · Apr 24, 2010 · N8542D · No damage > The aircraft was operating in a sandy, and rocky area seeding trees for the MN dnr. While repositioning to pickup additional seed, the engine failed. The aircraft was at approximately 500 feet AGL, traveling at 70 miles per hour. The pilot autorotated into a… - [Accident 20031021032409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031021032409A.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Balm, FL · Oct 21, 2003 · N73979 · Substantial damage · 2 fatal > (-23) On October 21, 2003, at 11:41 EDT, a Bell helicopter, BHT-47G-2A1, N73979, registered to central Florida flying service inc., collided with a building while maneuvering at the pilot's/owner's residence in [privacy data omitted] while on a personal… - [Accident 20020611014849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020611014849A.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Jordan, MN · Jun 11, 2002 · N8542D · No damage > (-23) During an aerial application for mosquitos, the pilot initiated a turn when the engine stalled. Pilot was forced to initiate auto rotation. Altitude was approximately 50 feet. Pilot made a hard landing in a swamp 2 miles south of Jordan MN. Both skids… - [Accident 19930610017769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930610017769A.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Phlox, WI · Jun 10, 1993 · N73988 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Rolled to right and crashed into trees on takeoff. Cylic needed full left to fly level. Improperly installed. - [Accident 19890814029249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890814029249A.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Wisconsin Dells, WI · Aug 14, 1989 · N49HB · Substantial damage > Unable to gain altitude after pinnacle takeoff due gross weight and density altitude. Impacted hard in parking lot. - [Accident 19880311005149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880311005149A.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Oceanside, CA · Mar 11, 1988 · N73969 · Destroyed > Foreign pilot lost control of helicopter on test flight while in a hover. Crashed. Pilot left scene. - [Accident 19820703027469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820703027469A.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Mertzon, TX · Jul 3, 1982 · N73983 · Substantial damage > Pilot lost control of helicopter and claimed tail rotor failure. However investigation revealed overload failure. - [Accident 19810907055949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810907055949A.md): Bell 47G2A · Hollidaysburg, PA · Sep 7, 1981 · N7764 · Destroyed > Moving sideways in landing hover. Skid hit ground, tipped helicopter. Main rotors hit. Rolled over and burned. - [Accident 19810709039579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810709039579A.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Moses Lake, WA · Jul 9, 1981 · N73997 · Destroyed > Helicopter struck power lines and crashed during spray operation. - [Accident 19810520029729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810520029729A.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Covington, KY · May 20, 1981 · N73263 · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Helicopter was seen to make abrupt manuevers, then dive nose down to ground. Report indicates mast bumping occurred - [Accident 19801122080279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801122080279A.md): Bell 47G3 · Buell, OR · Nov 22, 1980 · N6784D · Substantial damage > Engine failed on liftoff during helicopter external load operation. - [Accident 19800903039319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800903039319A.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Cottonport, LA · Sep 3, 1980 · N73988 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Pilot lost lateral control due to airframe failure. Crashed out of control. - [Accident 19790506007299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790506007299A.md): Bell 47G · Weatherly, PA · May 6, 1979 · N73979 · Destroyed > Helicopter struck powerlines during low level surveillance. - [Incident 19780821048299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780821048299I.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Stillwater, PA · Aug 21, 1978 · N73961 · Minor damage > While spraying pilot struck wires which were obscured by tree line. - [Accident 19771001028789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771001028789A.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Kenner, LA · Oct 1, 1977 · N3075G · Destroyed > Collecting water samples lake pontchartrain - [Accident 19770315014519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770315014519A.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Laredo, TX · Mar 15, 1977 · N8417E · Destroyed > Tiedown chain to right skid not removed. - [Accident 19760906029179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760906029179A.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Freer, TX · Sep 6, 1976 · N8417E · Substantial damage > Herding cattle. T/r input thrust bearing failed. - [Accident 19750720021639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750720021639A.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Freer, TX · Jul 20, 1975 · N8417E · Substantial damage > Crashed in thick mesquite bushes. - [Accident 19750523014789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750523014789A.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Creeds, VA · May 23, 1975 · N7764 · Destroyed > Nr 6 con rod p/n 77450 failed. - [Accident 19741026041469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741026041469A.md): Bell 47G4 · Waverly, FL · Oct 26, 1974 · N1161W · Substantial damage > Limited fuel due short duration of flt. Do not nmly stick fuel tanks,ck visually. - [Accident 19740810029289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740810029289A.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Layland, WV · Aug 10, 1974 · N1215W · Substantial damage > Drg atmpt to spray uphill,lost rotor RPM,struck trees drg dscnt. - [Accident 19740418012539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740418012539A.md): Bell 47G2A1 · San Sabastian, Puerto Rico · Apr 18, 1974 · N73264 · Substantial damage > M/r blades hit pwr line. Spraying sugar cane. - [Accident 19730929030469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730929030469A.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Little Rock, AR · Sep 29, 1973 · N73970 · Substantial damage > Plt removed hand from collective to adjust carb heat,pitch changed,followed by loss of rotor RPM. - [Accident 19730607015789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730607015789A.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Stickney, WV · Jun 7, 1973 · N1215W · Destroyed > Surveying spray area. Hit pwr lines. Truck high tension wires. ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1181014') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-2a-1/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.