# FAA incident reports: Bell 47G-2A A list on [Bell 47G-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-2a.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Incident 20190617017439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190617017439I.md): Bell 47G-2A · Progreso, TX · Jun 17, 2019 · N7578 · Minor damage > June 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… - [Accident 20170820013489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170820013489A.md): Bell 47G-2A · Saint Marys, PA · Aug 20, 2017 · N9526 · Substantial damage > The 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… - [Accident 20160421008359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160421008359A.md): Bell 47G-2A · Los Fresnos, TX · Apr 21, 2016 · N64702 · Destroyed > On 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… - [Accident 20150227001849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150227001849A.md): Bell 47G-2A · Ivanhoe, CA · Feb 27, 2015 · N4774S · Destroyed > While 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… - [Accident 20140718016419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140718016419A.md): Bell 47G-2A · Merced, CA · Jul 18, 2014 · N47DT · Destroyed > On 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… - [Accident 20120727017429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120727017429A.md): Bell 47G-2A · Austin, IN · Jul 27, 2012 · N652HA · Substantial damage > The 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… - [Accident 20120725015639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120725015639A.md): Bell 47G-2A · Akeley, MN · Jul 25, 2012 · N73252 · Destroyed > Pilot 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… - [Accident 20110728015749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110728015749A.md): Bell 47G-2A · Nicollet, MN · Jul 28, 2011 · N7578 · Substantial damage > On 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… - [Accident 20090811017449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090811017449A.md): Bell 47G2A · Bangor Townshi, MI · Aug 11, 2009 · N9526 · Substantial damage > The 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… - [Incident 20080716857219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080716857219I.md): Bell 47G2A · Fairhope, AL · Jul 16, 2008 · N7578 · No damage > (-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… - [Accident 20071017832189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071017832189A.md): Bell 47G2A · Wautoma, WI · Oct 17, 2007 · N73223 · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Accident 20070711015999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070711015999A.md): Bell 47G2A · Mercedes, TX · Jul 11, 2007 · N7878 · Destroyed > (-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. - [Accident 20030719014569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030719014569A.md): Bell 47G2A · Tulare, CA · Jul 19, 2003 · N4774S · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Accident 20020624013229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020624013229A.md): Bell 47G2A · La Belle, FL · Jun 24, 2002 · N8486E · Substantial damage > (.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… - [Accident 20000717009149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000717009149A.md): Bell 47G2A · Covington, TN · Jul 17, 2000 · N818HJ · No damage > (-23) 'Attached' no attachment - [Incident 19990830025089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990830025089I.md): Bell 47G2A · Walnut Ridge, AR · Aug 30, 1999 · N8484E · Minor damage > On 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,… - [Accident 19950618017379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950618017379A.md): Bell 47G2A · Bakersfield, CA · Jun 18, 1995 · N73260 · Substantial damage > Main rotors struck irrigation standpipe while spraying a field. Crashed into field. - [Accident 19940923030579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940923030579A.md): Bell 47G2A · Moore Haven, FL · Sep 23, 1994 · N30JJ · Destroyed > Struck power line at end of swath run. Impact separated tail rotor. Spun to right. Impacted ground and burned. - [Accident 19930521014719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930521014719A.md): Bell 47G2A · Berlin, WI · May 21, 1993 · N8458E · Destroyed > Pilot hit an eight foot pole during a swath run of an aerial application. Impacted the ground. - [Accident 19920430012239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920430012239A.md): Bell 47G2A · Dousman, WI · Apr 30, 1992 · N52HB · Substantial damage > Severe vibration autorotated to a tree lined clearing. Struck trees. Bolt was missing from swarsh plate drive cover - [Accident 19910626024079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910626024079A.md): Bell 47G2 · White Castle, LA · Jun 26, 1991 · N8460E · Destroyed > Collided with ground during a spray run. No details. - [Incident 19900716064479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900716064479I.md): Bell 47G · Union Springs, AL · Jul 16, 1990 · N47DT · Minor damage > Aircraft did not respond to rudder control on landing. Landed hard damaging gear skids. - [Accident 19900622022319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900622022319A.md): Bell 47G2A · Dutch Harbor, AK · Jun 22, 1990 · N8495E · Destroyed > Ditched in ocean during evasive action to avoid cliffs. While approaching airport in dense fog. Helicopter sank. - [Incident 19900508037449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900508037449I.md): Bell 47G2A · Anchorage, AK · May 8, 1990 · N8495E · Minor damage > While repositioning, aircraft engine quit. Autorotated and struck tail rotor. Found water in drain sumps. - [Accident 19870908050459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870908050459A.md): Bell 47G2A · Mcintosh, AL · Sep 8, 1987 · N1200W · Destroyed > Wind from nearby fire blew helicopter off trailer after landing. Coasting rotors ruptured fuel tank. Fire ensued. - [Incident 19870806065209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870806065209I.md): Bell 47G2A · Pine Level, AL · Aug 6, 1987 · N1200W · Minor damage > While burning wind rows a turn to downwind was made resulting in low rotor RPM. Aircraft settled breaking skid. - [Accident 19870520014879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870520014879A.md): Bell 47G2A · Monroeville, OH · May 20, 1987 · N818HJ · Substantial damage > The agricultural spray pilot misjudged distance and the helicopter rotors hit trees. Impacted in a wheat field. - [Accident 19850817039249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850817039249A.md): Bell 47G2A · Sedalia, MO · Aug 17, 1985 · N3951U · Substantial damage > Lost directional control after takeoff. During autorotation tail struck a van. Rotor transmission bearing failed. - [Accident 19850521022809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850521022809A.md): Bell 47G2A · Mantua, OH · May 21, 1985 · N73219 · Destroyed > Spraying under powerlines when gust of wind blew helicopter to one side. Main rotor blades hit pole. Crashed. - [Incident 19840214011009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840214011009I.md): Bell 47G2A · Anchorage, AK · Feb 14, 1984 · N8495E · Minor damage > Engine quit. Tail rotor struck snow on authorization landing. Magneto timing off and leaky high tension leads. - [Accident 19840208003139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840208003139A.md): Bell 47G2A · Benavides, TX · Feb 8, 1984 · N8478E · Substantial damage > Engine quit a 50 ft AGL while hearding cattle. Made hard landing. Main rotors struck trees. No engine defects noted - [Accident 19820821043459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820821043459A.md): Bell 47G2A · Washington, IA · Aug 21, 1982 · N73205 · Substantial damage > Lost cyclic control during aerial taxi to gas pit. Unsecured bolt assembly fell out after recent maintenance. - [Accident 19810911058519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810911058519A.md): Bell 47G2A · Charles City, VA · Sep 11, 1981 · N64690 · Substantial damage > Aircraft crashed during emergency landing due to fuel exhaustion. This operation was survey only. - [Accident 19810906055399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810906055399A.md): Bell 47G2A · Garland Valley, PA · Sep 6, 1981 · N72501 · Destroyed > Made pullup and turn from spray run in manner that resulted in a fast descent rate. Struck ground, rolled over. - [Accident 19790603020329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790603020329A.md): Bell 47G2A · Carrollton, OH · Jun 3, 1979 · N7575 · Destroyed > Helicopter struck wires during ag operation. - [Accident 19790517027389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790517027389A.md): Bell 47G2 · Chesterfield, MO · May 17, 1979 · N96194 · Substantial damage > Helicopter developed high sink rate on autorotation practice. Instructor was unable to check settling effect. - [Incident 19780610045289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780610045289I.md): Bell 47G2A · Potters Mill, PA · Jun 10, 1978 · N96203 · Substantial damage > Spring loaded tank drain valve left partially open. Spray helicopter ran out of fuel. - [Accident 19780517022809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780517022809A.md): Bell 47B3 · Arden Hills, MN · May 17, 1978 · N7578 · Destroyed > Tail rotor cable, Bell P/N4772227019 failed. - [Accident 19780515012519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780515012519A.md): Bell 47B3 · Rio Grande C., TX · May 15, 1978 · N73205 · Substantial damage - [Accident 19780420007139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780420007139A.md): Bell 47B3 · Dupont, LA · Apr 20, 1978 · N8484E · Destroyed > Low time in ag operations. - [Accident 19770928028759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770928028759A.md): Bell 47G2A · Big Plaines, OH · Sep 28, 1977 · N9526 · Substantial damage > Cooling fan damaged when retaining nut backed off. - [Accident 19770419008909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770419008909A.md): Bell 47G2A · Lake Wales, FL · Apr 19, 1977 · N4774S · Substantial damage > Rotor RPM decayed during evasive maneuver to avoid wires - [Accident 19760817027079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760817027079A.md): Bell 47G2A · Mantua, OH · Aug 17, 1976 · N818HJ · Substantial damage > Dscndg to application height,plt un ck dscnt. - [Accident 19750908029449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750908029449A.md): Bell 47G2A · MO · Sep 8, 1975 · N73205 · Destroyed - [Accident 19750725022909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750725022909A.md): Bell 47G2A · Keystone, SD · Jul 25, 1975 · N7578 · Substantial damage - [Accident 19750227003759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750227003759A.md): Bell 47G2A · New York, NY · Feb 27, 1975 · N73252 · Destroyed > Pilot advised not to land due to traffic, gusty winds. - [Accident 19730916030359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730916030359A.md): Bell 47G2A · Veedersburg, IN · Sep 16, 1973 · N7579 · Substantial damage > Due alt plt made dnwnd autorotation. - [Accident 19730730025629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730730025629A.md): Bell 47G2A · Pulaski, VA · Jul 30, 1973 · N8484E · Substantial damage > Momentary pwr loss fr unkn reasons. Flew dnhill ovr trees hit double phase tap. - [Accident 19730705018229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730705018229A.md): Bell 47G2A · Little York, IN · Jul 5, 1973 · N73257 · Substantial damage > Defoliation of brush pwr line right of way. Aprx 1/2 tail rotor blade msg,signs of hard obj strike. ## 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 ('1181012') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-2a/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.