# NTSB investigations: 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.

- [NTSB ERA23LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA157.md): Bell 47G-2A-1 · Livonia, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 21, 2023 · N73905 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed action to arrest the high descent rate during a practice autorotation in tailwind conditions which ultimately resulted in loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA21LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA272.md): Bell 47G-2A-1 · Brasstown, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2021 · N147AH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inflight loss of control while conducting a hovering maneuver.
- [NTSB MIA04FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA008.md): Bell 47G-2A-1 · Balm, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2003 · N73979 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional buzzing and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with a building.
- [NTSB CHI02LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA163.md): Bell 47G-2A-1 · Jordan, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2002 · N8542D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to improper maintenance by unknown maintenance personnel which led to a misalignment of the gearbox casing.
- [NTSB CHI93LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA201.md): Bell 47G-2A-1 · Phlox, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1993 · N73988 · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot in command's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor to the accident was the inadequate cyclic control.
- [NTSB CHI89FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA165.md): Bell 47G-2A-1 · Wisconsin Dells, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1989 · N49HB · Substantial damage
  > Attempt by the pilot to exceed the hover performance capabilities of the helicopter, and operating outside the weight and balance limitations. The pilot's overconfidence in the helicopter's ability and his subsequent failure to adequately prepare and plan…
- [NTSB LAX88LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA126.md): Bell 47G-2A-1 · Oceanside, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1988 · N73969 · Destroyed
  > The non-U.S. Certificated pilot lost control of the helicopter while hovering 3-FT AGL during a maintenance test flight. The acft descended, touched down hard and rolled over. The non-english speaking pilot immediately departed the scene & reportedly headed…
- [NTSB FTW82IA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82IA268.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Near Mertzon, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1982 · N73983 · Minor damage
  > While the aircraft was being hovered low and slow around a water trough, directional control was lost. The pilot autorotated to the ground and on touchdown the right skid buckled and the tailrotor gearbox separated when it struck an ant hill. The pilot…
- [NTSB NYC81FGM30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FGM30.md): Bell 47G-2A · Hollidaysburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1981 · N7764 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA81DYP26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81DYP26.md): Bell 47G-2A · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 9, 1981 · N73997 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL81FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA074.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Covington, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 20, 1981 · N73263 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA81FYM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FYM09.md): Bell 47G-3 · Buell, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 22, 1980 · N6784D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80FRJ37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FRJ37.md): Bell 47G-2A · Cottonport, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 3, 1980 · N73988 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC79DHA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79DHA13.md): Bell 47G · Weatherly, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 6, 1979 · N73979 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78DRD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DRD01.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Kenner, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 1, 1977 · N3075G · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77DA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DA041.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Laredo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 15, 1977 · N8417E · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76FRG91](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FRG91.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Freer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 6, 1976 · N8417E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FRG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FRG07.md): Bell 47G-2A · Freer, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 20, 1975 · N8417E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75FID21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75FID21.md): Bell 47G4 · Creeds, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 23, 1975 · N7764 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA75DLD28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75DLD28.md): Bell 47G21A · Waverly, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 26, 1974 · N1161W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75DIJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75DIJ03.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Layland, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 10, 1974 · N1215W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74FKA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FKA09.md): Bell 47G2A1 · San Sabastian, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 18, 1974 · N73264 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74FPG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FPG26.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 29, 1973 · N73970 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD73FIJ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD73FIJ25.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Stickney, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 7, 1973 · N1215W · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI73FEK07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEK07.md): Bell 47G-4 · Cambridge, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 2, 1972 · N73979 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72DID28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72DID28.md): Bell 47G-2A · Covington, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 9, 1972 · N73264 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72FFJ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FFJ25.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Batavia, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 19, 1972 · N73907 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72AC013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72AC013.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Bellwood, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 10, 1971 · N73989 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC71FHD49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71FHD49.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Berlin, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 18, 1971 · N73953 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD71DLJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71DLJ09.md): Bell 47G-2 · Pactolus, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1970 · N73264 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW70DPD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70DPD12.md): Bell 47G4 · Stamford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 21, 1970 · N73979 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC69F0394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69F0394.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Dunbar, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 8, 1969 · N1215W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69A0053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69A0053.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Kansas City, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Mar 19, 1969 · N73997 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW67A0042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67A0042.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Vici, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1966 · N73997 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67A0016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67A0016.md): Bell 47G2A1 · St.Marys, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1966 · N73983 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66A0155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66A0155.md): Bell 47G2A1 · New Bethlehem, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 21, 1966 · N73983 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66A0018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66A0018.md): Bell 47G4 · Intracostl Cty, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 15, 1965 · N73263 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC65A0151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65A0151.md): Bell 47G-2A · Denbigh, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 19, 1965 · N73961 · No damage
- [NTSB SEA65A0045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA65A0045.md): Bell 47G3 · Lagrande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 6, 1965 · N6784D · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X4013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X4013.md): Bell 47G3 · Elk River, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 16, 1964 · N8417E · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X2342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2342.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Bridgeton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1964 · N3075G · Substantial damage

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('1181014')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-2a-1/ntsb

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