Bell 47G-3B-2

FAA incident reports · 60

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Accident 20140703010129ABell 47G-3B-2 · Gaston, ORAfter lifting off, spray bucket's RH hydraulic hose snagged the RH fwd skid at about 5 ft off ground. Helicopter attitude shifted fwd and helicopter moved fwd over bucket. Pilot increased lift and power but was at max aft cyclic and could not stop fwd…Jul 3, 2014 · N684PC · Substantial damageAccident 20120709012379ABell 47G-3B-2 · Treynor, IAAs stated by the pilot, during aerial application while traveling north the aircraft momentarily torqued left and a warning light quickly flashed. A check of the gauges was performed and all appeared to be normal, including fuel quanity which was just below…Jul 9, 2012 · N2919W · Substantial damageAccident 20110814017399ABell 47G-3B-2 · Los Banos, CATakeoff was from the top of a loading truck. The helo accelerated through effective translational lift when the pilot initiated a climbing right turn into the wind. Suddenly the RPM "dropped like a rock" the pilot verrified he had full "throttle" and lowered…Aug 14, 2011 · N475AL · Substantial damageAccident 20090707011879ABell 47G3B2 · Hoquiam, WA(-23) On July 7, 2009 N8169J, owned and operated by farm and forest helicopter service inc. received substantial damage when the pilot allowed the helicopter to settle into the water while programming an ag-nav. The pilot received minor injuries and the…Jul 7, 2009 · N8169J · Substantial damageAccident 20080724843519ABell 47G3B2 · Lafayette, IN(-23) On July 24,2008, at approximately 1200 EDT, while operating his Bell 47G3B2, N4029G, [privacy data omitted] executed an emergency landing in a cornfield approximately seven miles east of Lafayette, Indiana. [privacy data omitted] Departed from mcx at…Jul 24, 2008 · N4029G · Substantial damageAccident 20040211007429ABell 47G3B2 · Quartzite, AZ(-23) During an approach to a landing site off airport for refueling, the helicopter was overtaken by gusty winds. The tail struck the ground which caused a loss of control of the helicopter. The helicopter rotor struck a tree and rotated onto its side. The…Feb 11, 2004 · N8AG · Substantial damageAccident 20031118027949ABell 47G3B2 · Monmouth, OR(-23) On 11/18/03, at 1452 PST, N7825S a BHT-47-G3B2 rotorcraft, was reported by witnesses to have shed a tailrotor blade, while in a hover, dropping a sling load of christmas trees. Witnesses also indicate that after the blade left the aircraft, the…Nov 18, 2003 · N7825S · Substantial damageAccident 20030102000079ABell 47G3B2 · Idahofalls, ID(-23) Aircraft was preheated for approx. 40 minutes, uncovered and started and ground run for approx. 10-15 minutes prior to takeoff. Pilot departed landing area for stagging area and climbed to 300 feet AGL, he was in the air for approx. 5-7 minutes when the…Jan 2, 2003 · N4759R · Substantial damageIncident 20011114029869IBell 47G3B2 · Cinabar, WA(-23) Pilot statement: on November 14, 2001 at approximately 11:10 am, while slinging (FAR part 133) with a 30' line, I heard or felt something, like a thunk, and the helicopter started spinning to the right. I pushed full left pedal and got no response, so I…Nov 14, 2001 · N8169J · Minor damageAccident 20000909005949ABell 47G3B2 · Pinehill, AL(-23) Pilot was interrupted by customer while untying straps securing helicopter to transport trailer during relocation. He had untied three of four straps and returned to helicopter and attempted to take offf with fourth strap still secured. Helicopter…Sep 9, 2000 · N2243W · DestroyedAccident 19981230034399ABell 47G3B2 · Murfreesboro, TNBell 47G-3B-A helicopter landed hard, and the main rotor sheared the tail boom. (-23) pilot impacted runway 36 at mbt from a 5 foot hover/taxi on landing. Pilot stated he dropped his chart then reached down to pick it up causing forward input of the cyclic.…Dec 30, 1998 · N123NM · Substantial damageAccident 19980114000319ABell 47G3B2 · Spanish Fork, UTCoyote hunt flight for doa. During pullup heard clunk lost pitch roll and vertical contol. Impacted tail first. (.4)while maneuvering at low level during a coyote hunting operation, a total loss of engine power occurred and the helicopter collided with trees…Jan 14, 1998 · N1461W · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 19970819023179ABell 47G3B2 · Montrose, COHelicopter was attempting a rotation and made a hard landing.Aug 19, 1997 · N2243W · Substantial damageAccident 19961210038879ABell 47G3B2 · Pendleton, ORContinued flight into dense fog and collided with a hill.Dec 10, 1996 · N4758R · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 19950910028399ABell 47G3B2 · Yuma, AZEn route to spray loud bang and tail rotor vibration. Lost anti torque control. Spun in. Engine mounts broke. RustedSep 10, 1995 · N7942J · Substantial damageIncident 19950807032119IBell 47G3B2 · Shelton, NERotors struck partially hidden trees at end of field spray run. Landed safely.Aug 7, 1995 · N2240W · Minor damageAccident 19931109042759ABell 47G3B2 · Toledo, WAOn takeoff load of christmas trees. Grinding noise. Lost rotor RPM. Landed in trees. Main transmission bolts failedNov 9, 1993 · N8169J · Substantial damageAccident 19910910038949ABell STC47 · Chula Vista, CAOn test for engine turbine conversion. Engine failed respond autorotation power recovery. Fuel control adjustments.Sep 10, 1991 · N2618D · Substantial damageAccident 19900301052099ABell 47G3B2 · Des Moines, WAEngine lost power at cruise. Ditched in 300 feet of water. Helicopter sank. Cause power loss unknown.Mar 1, 1990 · N4073G · DestroyedAccident 19890201001659ABell 47G3B2 · Strathmore, CASudden gust of wind pushed sling bucket into loading truck as helicopter tookoff pulling it down onto top of truck.Feb 1, 1989 · N2918W · DestroyedAccident 19880624025849ABell 47G3B2 · Terry, MTRan out of fuel en route. Lost rotor RPM during autorotation while clearing wires. Fell vertically to the ground.Jun 24, 1988 · N2243W · Substantial damageAccident 19870910058949ABell 47G3B2 · Oakley, UTMisjudged density altitude and safe egress for takeoff. Aborted but lost too much RPM. Chopped tail boom on landingSep 10, 1987 · N1038X · Substantial damageAccident 19870612020459ABell 47G3B2 · Milton Freewate, ORSettled with power. Bounced on ground impact. Lost tail rotor control and spun in.Jun 12, 1987 · N2219W · DestroyedIncident 19870416030149IBell 47G3B2 · Carbondale, COHelicopter settled through crusty snow during attempt to move aircraft. Tail rotor damage.Apr 16, 1987 · N2243W · Minor damageAccident 19860721075309ABell 47G3B2 · Nahcotta, WAThe helicopter struck the oyster bed during a morning agricultural spray run. Pilot lost depth perception cues.Jul 21, 1986 · N7092J · DestroyedAccident 19860425013979ABell 47G3B2 · Santa Fe, NMLanded hard from practice hover and spread skids. Main rotor blades struck tailboom. Student claimed turbulence.Apr 25, 1986 · N4073G · Substantial damageAccident 19860218002959ABell 47G3B2 · Grand Junction, CODuring attempt to land on a mesa in windy conditions, pilot lost control and a hard landing resulted.Feb 18, 1986 · N1424W · Substantial damageAccident 19841125074779ABell 47G3B2 · Nampa, IDEngine quit, hard landing. Rotors severed tail boom. Carburetor and fuel pump replaced 5 hours before.Nov 25, 1984 · N7927J · Substantial damageIncident 19831128073199IBell 47G3B2 · Susanville, CAHooked a skid on the trailer while attempting to lift it off to set it on the ground. Helicopter rolled over.Nov 28, 1983 · N4078G · Substantial damageAccident 19830106002279ABell 47G3B2 · Great Falls, MTHelicopter crashed when unsaftied nut holding swivel assembly link and scissors to the swash plate came off.Jan 6, 1983 · N7039J · DestroyedIncident 19811115086149IBell 47G3B2 · Hollywood, FLZa during hover, aircraft drifted to rear, hit tree and broke tail rotor shaft. Pilot made hard power off landing.Nov 15, 1981 · N4733R · Minor damageAccident 19810930065139ABell 47G3B2 · Albany, ORDuring practice autorotation landing skid dropped into rut causing helicoptor to tip. Rotor blades struck ground.Sep 30, 1981 · N2243W · Substantial damageAccident 19810525028669ABell 47G3B2 · Tucson, AZPilot practicing autorotations allowed helicopter to hit too hard flexing rotor blades, causing substantial damage.May 25, 1981 · N4055G · Substantial damageAccident 19800528017189ABell 47G3B2 · Middleboro, MARan out of fuel on start of spray run. Crash landed in a swamp.May 28, 1980 · N2277W · Substantial damageIncident 19800513049329IBell 47G3B2 · Albany, ORDuring flair, prior to touchdown, float equipped copter, tail rotor made contact with water.May 13, 1980 · N2243W · Minor damageAccident 19800328010469ABell 47G3B2 · Albany, ORStudent pulled collective late on practice autorotation landing. Hard, uneven touchdown cut off tail boom.Mar 28, 1980 · N2243W · Substantial damageAccident 19800320006369ABell 47G3B2 · Plymouth, MALost cyclic control returning to base. Made hard landing. Found collective torque tube had separated.Mar 20, 1980 · N7943J · Substantial damageIncident 19800117015169IBell 47G3B1 · Sweet Home, ORAutorotated to hard landing due to loss of power. Left tank fuel vent found to be closed.Jan 17, 1980 · N2919W · Minor damageAccident 19790920040399ABell 47G3 · Deming, TXPut helicopter in vertical climb to miss power-lines. Stalled, dropped vertically to ground impact.Sep 20, 1979 · N2220W · DestroyedAccident 19780728042889ABell 47G3B2 · Mesa, COEngine lost power. Made hard landing. Cut off tail boom. Improper engine installed. Leaky and stuck valves.Jul 28, 1978 · N7927J · Substantial damageAccident 19780415014089ABell 47G3B2 · Kings Valley, ORLanded across logging road cut into hillside. Main rotor blades coted upslope. Recon flight.Apr 15, 1978 · N2919W · Substantial damageAccident 19780104008199ABell 47G3B2 · Milton-Freewtr, ORLooking for cattle.Jan 4, 1978 · N2906W · Substantial damageAccident 19770901028399ABell 47G3B2 · Missoula, MTEng fail at low alt over lake.Sep 1, 1977 · N7937J · Substantial damageAccident 19770408006479ABell 47G3B2 · Greeley, COHovering over pinnacle,drifted rearward,t/r struck gnd,plt pulled hel into air.Apr 8, 1977 · N665GD · Substantial damageAccident 19760925039039ABell 47G3B2 · UTSep 25, 1976 · N2205W · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19760824028029ABell 47G3B2 · Aspen, CORadiometric aerial survey. No reason found for loss of power.d/a 14000FT.Aug 24, 1976 · N4074G · DestroyedAccident 19760811029409ABell 47G3B2 · Vancouver, WATurbo charged. Eng exam disclosed no evidence of malfunction. Wx VFR for type of operation.Aug 11, 1976 · N7092J · Substantial damageAccident 19760708021689ABell 47G3B2 · Gooding, IDElectric solenoid primer valve body fnd open,no fuel in carb.Jul 8, 1976 · N1424W · Substantial damageAccident 19760421009909ABell 47G3B2 · Palouse, WARolled left and aft after liftoff. Destroyed by fire.Apr 21, 1976 · N2240W · Substantial damageAccident 19751025040039ABell 47G3B2 · Ventura, CAPwr lines ovr river bed difficult to see. Plt familiar with area.Oct 25, 1975 · N7977J · Destroyed
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