# NTSB investigations: 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.

Page 1 of 2 · 73 investigations

- [NTSB ERA17LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA285.md): Bell 47G · St Marys, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2017 · N9526 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate prefight planning and en route fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN16LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA161.md): Bell 47G-2A · Los Fresnos, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2016 · N64702 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to see and avoid the power lines because of trees obscuring his view.
- [NTSB WPR15LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA116.md): Bell 47G 2A · Ivanhoe, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2015 · N4774S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR14CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA296.md): Bell 47G 2A · Merced, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2014 · N47DT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately monitor the environment to maintain clearance from the power pole guide wire during low level maneuvering.
- [NTSB CEN12CA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA484.md): Bell 47G-2A · Austin, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2012 · N652HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance from terrain during a low-level aerial application flight and lost control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB CEN12LA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA480.md): Scotts-Bell 47 47G-2A · Akeley, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2012 · N73252 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during low altitude agricultural operations.
- [NTSB CEN11CA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA525.md): Bell 47G-2A · Nicolett, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2011 · N7578 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CEN09CA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA517.md): Bell 47G-2A · Covert, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2009 · N9526 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of blocked fuel vents.
- [NTSB CHI08CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA019.md): Bell 47G-2A · Wautoma, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2007 · N73223 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter resulting from a distraction in the cockpit. A contributing factor was the distraction due to the dog in the cockpit.
- [NTSB DFW07CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA156.md): Bell 47G-2A · Mercedes, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2007 · N7878 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission line.
- [NTSB NYC03CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA170.md): Bell 47G-2A · Jackson, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2003 · N7796C · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to remove a pesticide spraying hose from the helicopter prior to takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB LAX03LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA236.md): Bell 47G-2A · Porterville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2003 · N4774S · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue-induced failure of bolts in the helicopter's rotor drive flange, which resulted in a total loss of torque to the rotor drive shaft.
- [NTSB ATL02LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA128.md): Bell 47G-2A · La Belle, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2002 · N8486E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout while maneuvering during an aerial application, which resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines and uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB MIA00LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA222.md): Bell 47G-2A · Covington, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2000 · N818HJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot allowed the helicopter to get too low while hovering, which resulted in the tail rotor striking the ground, the separation of the blade, and subsequent force landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA213.md): Bell 47-G2A · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N73260 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate lateral clearance from the irrigation standpipe while applying chemicals to a field.
- [NTSB MIA94LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA216.md): Bell 47G-2A · Moore Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1994 · N30JJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout while maneuvering on a swath run, resulting in an in-flight collision with wires, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA179.md): Bell 47 · Berlin, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1993 · N8458E · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to see the obstruction.
- [NTSB CHI92LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA137.md): Bell 47-G2A · Dousman, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1992 · N52HB · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight loss of the swash plate drive link bolt which allowed the swash plate drive assembly to disconnect.
- [NTSB FTW91DRD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRD06.md): Bell 47-G2 · White Castle, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N8460E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper aircraft handling, which resulted in settling with power.
- [NTSB ANC90LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA095.md): Bell B-47G2A · Dutch Harbor, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1990 · N8495E · Destroyed
  > The pilot in commands continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain altitude while manuevering to avoid terrain.
- [NTSB ATL87LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA252.md): Bell 47G-2A · Mc Intosh, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1987 · N1200W · Destroyed
  > The helicopter was being used to set fires to burn off underbrush in a commercial forest prior to cutting of trees. The plt landed the helicopter on a mobile transport trailer at the completion of the day's work. The helicopter engine had been shut off and…
- [NTSB ATL87DEI03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87DEI03.md): Bell 47G-2A · Monroeville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 20, 1987 · N818HJ · Substantial damage
  > The plt was on a normal spray run next to the edge of a field when he misjudged his clearance & the main rotor blades contacted a tree. The helicopter then crashed to the ground in a wheat field.
- [NTSB NYC87FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA039.md): Bell 47-G2A · Jamesburg, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1986 · N7579 · Destroyed
  > The CFI and private student were practicing lifting off to a hover. The CFI allowed the student to preform one or two under supervision and they were satisfactory. The CFI then allosed the student to start preforming the manuevers. The CFI heard the right…
- [NTSB MKC85FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA189.md): Bell 47G-2A · Sedalia, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1985 · N3951U · Substantial damage
  > The plt was taking 2 passengers on a helicopter ride at a fair. Immediately after lift-off, he encountered a situation where he was unable to maintain directional control, so he reduced power & landed. Before coming to rest, the tail of the helicopter struck…
- [NTSB CHI85LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA204.md): Bell 47G-2A · Mantua, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1985 · N73219 · Substantial damage
  > During an aerial application flt, the plt banked the helicoper to fly around a utility pole; however, the main rotor blades contacted the pole. The helicopter then descended, landed on its skids & sustained substantial damage. The plt stated that the gusty…
- [NTSB ANC84IA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84IA035.md): Bell 47G-2A · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1984 · N8495E · Minor damage
  > The acft tail rotor struck snow during an autorotative landing following an eng failure. The snow depth varied between 32 & 45 inches. Examination of the eng revealed that the rt hand mag was firing intermittently on two of the six distributor contacts which…
- [NTSB FTW84LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA130.md): Bell 47G-2A · Benavides, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1984 · N8478E · Substantial damage
  > The plt was herding cattle when an eng failure occurred over a small group of trees. The plt auto-rotated and the acft landed hard.
- [NTSB MKC82DA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA151.md): Bell 47G-2A · Washington, IA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 22, 1982 · N73205 · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter was being air taxied to the refueling location when it crashed. The pilot said he had lifted off and was about 6 ft AGL with about 20 KTS forward speed when he suddenly felt a snap and the cyclic went full left. The helicopter became…
- [NTSB ATL81FID21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FID21.md): Bell 47G-2A · Charles City, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 11, 1981 · N64690 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FGM29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FGM29.md): Bell 47G-2A · Garland, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 6, 1981 · N72501 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79FEI25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEI25.md): Bell 47G-2A · Carrollton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1979 · N7575 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79FCA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCA14.md): Bell 47G-2 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 17, 1979 · N96194 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FER45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FER45.md): Bell 47G-2A · Arden Hills, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 17, 1978 · N7578 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78DRG40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DRG40.md): Bell 47G-2A · Rio Grande C., TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 15, 1978 · N73205 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FRJ13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FRJ13.md): Bell 47-G2A · Dupont, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 20, 1978 · N8484E · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI77FEK33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEK33.md): Bell 47G-2A · Big Plaines, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 28, 1977 · N9526 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77DLD51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DLD51.md): EL Tomcat MK6A · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 19, 1977 · N4774S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEI43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEI43.md): EL Tomcat Mark V · Mantua, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1976 · N818HJ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76FTK02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FTK02.md): Bell 47-G2A · Keystone, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1975 · N7578 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FHJ28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FHJ28.md): Bell 47G-2A · New York, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 27, 1975 · N73252 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI74DEA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74DEA13.md): Bell 47G-2A · Veedersburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 16, 1973 · N7579 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74DIJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DIJ04.md): Bell 47-G2A · Pulaski, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1973 · N8484E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEA03.md): Bell 47G-2A · Little York, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1973 · N73257 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73DIJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DIJ02.md): Bell 47G-2A · Richlands, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1972 · N8486E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73FID05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FID05.md): Bell 47G-2A · Floyd, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 5, 1972 · N73219 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC72FHM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FHM06.md): Bell 47G2A · Monmouth, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 30, 1971 · N8464E · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA71DKT52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71DKT52.md): Bell 47G2A · Buckingham, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 31, 1971 · N73220 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71FHM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71FHM09.md): Bell 47G-2A · Spring Valley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 14, 1970 · N818HJ · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC70AA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70AA090.md): Bell 47G-2A · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 20, 1970 · N8495E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70D0017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70D0017.md): Bell 47G-2A · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1969 · N73227 · Substantial damage

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## 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 ('1181012')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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