Bell 47G-2A

FAA incident reports · 49

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Incident 20190617017439IBell 47G-2A · Progreso, TXJune 17, 2019 at 1158 CDT, aircraft bearing registration number N7578, struck a high voltage power line and shattered the canopy. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The aircraft received minor damage. The airman was not injured. During…Jun 17, 2019 · N7578 · Minor damageAccident 20170820013489ABell 47G-2A · Saint Marys, PAThe PIC / student pilot was flying solo for approximately 1.5 hours on the day the accident occurred. He stated that he was flying to and from the airport sightseeing as the sole occupant of the aircraft. There is no evidence the pic/student pilot was being…Aug 20, 2017 · N9526 · Substantial damageAccident 20160421008359ABell 47G-2A · Los Fresnos, TXOn April 21, 2016, while spraying a cotton field the aircraft, Bell 47, N64702, hit two power service lines and crashed. The aircraft crashed approximately 50 yds. From the point of impact with the wires and exploded on impact with the ground. The pilot was…Apr 21, 2016 · N64702 · DestroyedAccident 20150227001849ABell 47G-2A · Ivanhoe, CAWhile performing aerial application, the rotorcraft struck a power line and crashed in an orange grove. Just prior to the accident the PIC had noticed workers in an adjacent field. He landed the helo and instructed his ground crew to have the workers vacate…Feb 27, 2015 · N4774S · DestroyedAccident 20140718016419ABell 47G-2A · Merced, CAOn July 18, 2014, N47DT a Bell 47 helicopter which was conducting agricultural spray operations made contact with a power line pole guide wire while attempting to fly under a set of power lines while spraying a cornfield. The aircrafts windshield and…Jul 18, 2014 · N47DT · DestroyedAccident 20120727017429ABell 47G-2A · Austin, INThe aircraft was on its third low level pass at 2-3 ft altitude at approximately 60 KTS over a soybean field doing aerial application operations. The pilot glanced at his agnav GPS and then he noted a noise from the left spray boom that sounded like leaves or…Jul 27, 2012 · N652HA · Substantial damageAccident 20120725015639ABell 47G-2A · Akeley, MNPilot stated he was making a clean up pass to the north. He crossed some small power lines as he descended and shortly thereafter felt a small vibration in the rudder pedals. The helicopter started to yaw to the right and go nose down. He attempted to push…Jul 25, 2012 · N73252 · DestroyedAccident 20110728015749ABell 47G-2A · Nicollet, MNOn 07/28/2011, at 1638CDST, N7578, a Bell 47-G2A, piloted by [privacy data omitted], operated by scott's helicopter service ([privacy data omitted]) experienced a loss of lift and crashed into a corn field while performing aerial application operations under…Jul 28, 2011 · N7578 · Substantial damageAccident 20090811017449ABell 47G2A · Bangor Townshi, MIThe Bell 47 departed rensselar, in airport (rzl) after topping off both fuel tanks, enroute to wabasis lake airport (M180) in greenville, MI. At approx 1530 EDT, the aircraft experienced a complete engine failure/power loss. The pilot entered into…Aug 11, 2009 · N9526 · Substantial damageIncident 20080716857219IBell 47G2A · Fairhope, AL(-23) Ground wheel assembly retaining pin vibrated out of position allowing wheel assembly to slide off axle in flight, falling to ground with no injuries or damage to property. Pilot in command states that he checked the assembly for proper stowage and…Jul 16, 2008 · N7578 · No damageAccident 20071017832189ABell 47G2A · Wautoma, WI(-23) During a repositioning flight, after a flight maneuver, an animal (pet dog) in aircraft became frightened distracting the pilot. While attending to dog the helicopter became upset, and upon recovery crashed into a clearing (pasture). STC-SH2772SW (no…Oct 17, 2007 · N73223 · Substantial damageAccident 20070711015999ABell 47G2A · Mercedes, TX(-23) Pilot stated that while surveying the field that he was about to spray, he hit a guide wire because he didn't see it. Helicopter crashed and burned after impact. No NMAC. No damage to property or persons on the ground.Jul 11, 2007 · N7878 · DestroyedAccident 20030719014569ABell 47G2A · Tulare, CA(-23) Pilot lifted off from trailer to conduct agricultural spray operations after refueling. At approximately 20' AGL and 30 KIAS to 40 KIAS, engine overspeed occurred and helicopter encountered a severe airframe vibration accompanied by loud noise from…Jul 19, 2003 · N4774S · Substantial damageAccident 20020624013229ABell 47G2A · La Belle, FL(.19) On June 24, 2002, at 0900 eastern daylight time, a Bell 47G-2A helicopter, N8486E, registered to and operated by airwork enterprises of Florida, inc., collided with power lines while maneuvering in a grove in La Belle, Florida. The aerial application…Jun 24, 2002 · N8486E · Substantial damageAccident 20000717009149ABell 47G2A · Covington, TN(-23) 'Attached' no attachmentJul 17, 2000 · N818HJ · No damageIncident 19990830025089IBell 47G2A · Walnut Ridge, AROn August 26, 1999, helicopter N8484E, a Bell 47, operated by a.a.c. flying services, a 137 certificated operator, and piloted by rick meeks, contacted a powerline 3 miles south of porti, AR., the a/c landed with damage to the bubble, right fuel tank vent,…Aug 30, 1999 · N8484E · Minor damageAccident 19950618017379ABell 47G2A · Bakersfield, CAMain rotors struck irrigation standpipe while spraying a field. Crashed into field.Jun 18, 1995 · N73260 · Substantial damageAccident 19940923030579ABell 47G2A · Moore Haven, FLStruck power line at end of swath run. Impact separated tail rotor. Spun to right. Impacted ground and burned.Sep 23, 1994 · N30JJ · DestroyedAccident 19930521014719ABell 47G2A · Berlin, WIPilot hit an eight foot pole during a swath run of an aerial application. Impacted the ground.May 21, 1993 · N8458E · DestroyedAccident 19920430012239ABell 47G2A · Dousman, WISevere vibration autorotated to a tree lined clearing. Struck trees. Bolt was missing from swarsh plate drive coverApr 30, 1992 · N52HB · Substantial damageAccident 19910626024079ABell 47G2 · White Castle, LACollided with ground during a spray run. No details.Jun 26, 1991 · N8460E · DestroyedIncident 19900716064479IBell 47G · Union Springs, ALAircraft did not respond to rudder control on landing. Landed hard damaging gear skids.Jul 16, 1990 · N47DT · Minor damageAccident 19900622022319ABell 47G2A · Dutch Harbor, AKDitched in ocean during evasive action to avoid cliffs. While approaching airport in dense fog. Helicopter sank.Jun 22, 1990 · N8495E · DestroyedIncident 19900508037449IBell 47G2A · Anchorage, AKWhile repositioning, aircraft engine quit. Autorotated and struck tail rotor. Found water in drain sumps.May 8, 1990 · N8495E · Minor damageAccident 19870908050459ABell 47G2A · Mcintosh, ALWind from nearby fire blew helicopter off trailer after landing. Coasting rotors ruptured fuel tank. Fire ensued.Sep 8, 1987 · N1200W · DestroyedIncident 19870806065209IBell 47G2A · Pine Level, ALWhile burning wind rows a turn to downwind was made resulting in low rotor RPM. Aircraft settled breaking skid.Aug 6, 1987 · N1200W · Minor damageAccident 19870520014879ABell 47G2A · Monroeville, OHThe agricultural spray pilot misjudged distance and the helicopter rotors hit trees. Impacted in a wheat field.May 20, 1987 · N818HJ · Substantial damageAccident 19850817039249ABell 47G2A · Sedalia, MOLost directional control after takeoff. During autorotation tail struck a van. Rotor transmission bearing failed.Aug 17, 1985 · N3951U · Substantial damageAccident 19850521022809ABell 47G2A · Mantua, OHSpraying under powerlines when gust of wind blew helicopter to one side. Main rotor blades hit pole. Crashed.May 21, 1985 · N73219 · DestroyedIncident 19840214011009IBell 47G2A · Anchorage, AKEngine quit. Tail rotor struck snow on authorization landing. Magneto timing off and leaky high tension leads.Feb 14, 1984 · N8495E · Minor damageAccident 19840208003139ABell 47G2A · Benavides, TXEngine quit a 50 ft AGL while hearding cattle. Made hard landing. Main rotors struck trees. No engine defects notedFeb 8, 1984 · N8478E · Substantial damageAccident 19820821043459ABell 47G2A · Washington, IALost cyclic control during aerial taxi to gas pit. Unsecured bolt assembly fell out after recent maintenance.Aug 21, 1982 · N73205 · Substantial damageAccident 19810911058519ABell 47G2A · Charles City, VAAircraft crashed during emergency landing due to fuel exhaustion. This operation was survey only.Sep 11, 1981 · N64690 · Substantial damageAccident 19810906055399ABell 47G2A · Garland Valley, PAMade pullup and turn from spray run in manner that resulted in a fast descent rate. Struck ground, rolled over.Sep 6, 1981 · N72501 · DestroyedAccident 19790603020329ABell 47G2A · Carrollton, OHHelicopter struck wires during ag operation.Jun 3, 1979 · N7575 · DestroyedAccident 19790517027389ABell 47G2 · Chesterfield, MOHelicopter developed high sink rate on autorotation practice. Instructor was unable to check settling effect.May 17, 1979 · N96194 · Substantial damageIncident 19780610045289IBell 47G2A · Potters Mill, PASpring loaded tank drain valve left partially open. Spray helicopter ran out of fuel.Jun 10, 1978 · N96203 · Substantial damageAccident 19780517022809ABell 47B3 · Arden Hills, MNTail rotor cable, Bell P/N4772227019 failed.May 17, 1978 · N7578 · DestroyedAccident 19780515012519ABell 47B3 · Rio Grande C., TXMay 15, 1978 · N73205 · Substantial damageAccident 19780420007139ABell 47B3 · Dupont, LALow time in ag operations.Apr 20, 1978 · N8484E · DestroyedAccident 19770928028759ABell 47G2A · Big Plaines, OHCooling fan damaged when retaining nut backed off.Sep 28, 1977 · N9526 · Substantial damageAccident 19770419008909ABell 47G2A · Lake Wales, FLRotor RPM decayed during evasive maneuver to avoid wiresApr 19, 1977 · N4774S · Substantial damageAccident 19760817027079ABell 47G2A · Mantua, OHDscndg to application height,plt un ck dscnt.Aug 17, 1976 · N818HJ · Substantial damageAccident 19750908029449ABell 47G2A · MOSep 8, 1975 · N73205 · DestroyedAccident 19750725022909ABell 47G2A · Keystone, SDJul 25, 1975 · N7578 · Substantial damageAccident 19750227003759ABell 47G2A · New York, NYPilot advised not to land due to traffic, gusty winds.Feb 27, 1975 · N73252 · DestroyedAccident 19730916030359ABell 47G2A · Veedersburg, INDue alt plt made dnwnd autorotation.Sep 16, 1973 · N7579 · Substantial damageAccident 19730730025629ABell 47G2A · Pulaski, VAMomentary pwr loss fr unkn reasons. Flew dnhill ovr trees hit double phase tap.Jul 30, 1973 · N8484E · Substantial damageAccident 19730705018229ABell 47G2A · Little York, INDefoliation of brush pwr line right of way. Aprx 1/2 tail rotor blade msg,signs of hard obj strike.Jul 5, 1973 · N73257 · Substantial damage
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