Bell 47G-3B-2
NTSB investigations · 67
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('1181029', '1181036')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('1181029', '1181036')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB WPR14CA280Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · Gaston, ORThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the helicopter as a result of a hydraulic hose becoming entangled around the right skid.NTSB CEN12CA435Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-3B-2 · Treynor, IAThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR11LA379Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-2 · Los Banos, CAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight, and contamination of both the engine compressor section and the main rotor blades, which resulted in reduced performance of the engine and rotor system.NTSB WPR09CA331Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-3B-2 · Ocean Shores, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water while maneuvering due to the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB CHI08CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-3B-2 · Lafetyette, INThe loss of engine power during an aerial application flight due to a fatigue fracture of the carburetor heat control valve spring and the inadequate maintenance inspection by the pilot/mechanic. An additional cause was the low altitude of the operation.NTSB LAX04CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47-G3B2 · Salome, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from trees while approaching the landing zone.NTSB SEA04LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-2 · Monmouth, ORFatigue failure of a tail rotor blade during hover operations.NTSB SEA03LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Idaho Falls, IDIn-flight loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL00LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-2 · Pine Hill, ALThe pilot's failure to adequately preflight the helicopter, which resulted in his failure to remove the tie down.NTSB ATL99LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-2 · Murfreesboro, TNThe pilot's inadequate flare and his diverted attention, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB FTW98GA097Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell 47G-3B-2 · Spanish Fork, UTA total loss of power due to repeated engine overspeeds. A related factor was unsuitable terrain.NTSB FTW97LA319Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-2 · Montrose, COfailure of the flight instructor (CFI) to properly supervise the flight and ensure that adequate rotor rpm was maintainted during the autorotation/landing. The high density altitude was a related factor.NTSB SEA97LA035Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Pendleton, ORThe pilot-in-command's attempt to conduct visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance with hilly terrain. A contributing factor in the accident was the presence of fog.NTSB LAX95LA331Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B2 · Yuma, AZthe failure of the pilot and company maintenance personnel to detect a crack in the clevis ears during the required daily inspection and the recent annual inspection. A factor in the accident was the improper welding and stress relief procedure used to…NTSB SEA94LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3B2 · Toledo, WATransmission shear bolts failed causing a loss of power to the rotor system, and the pilot encountered unsuitable terrain during his autorotation attempt.NTSB LAX91LA390Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-2 · Chula Vista, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and misjudging the landing flare altitude. The powerplant failure for an undetermined reason and the unsuitable terrain for the float equipped helicopter were factors in the accident.NTSB SEA90LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell BH-47G3B2 · Des Moines, WAPartial loss of engine power, cause undetermined. The aircraft was not recovered and examination of the engine was not possible.NTSB LAX89DVA03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-3B2 · Strathmore, CAImproper compensation for wind conditions by the pilot, and his failure to maintain clearance from the service truck. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable (variable) and gusty wind conditions and close proximity of the service vehicle.NTSB SEA89TL006Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportBell 47G-3B2 · Cottonwood Canyon, NVOn a flight to monitor animal health of horses, the pilot was attempting to land to a suitable landing site. During final approach on the third attempt, the airspeed was about 5 mph and altitude about 15 feet AGL, when the helicopter started turning to the…NTSB DEN88LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Terry, MTThe aircraft was on a ferry flight from alpine, WY. To belfield, ND. The plt departed alpine at approximately 0950 and made several enroute stops to refuel. The plt intended to land at miles city, MT to refuel but he got lost and flew to Terry, MT, located 38…NTSB DEN87LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G3B2 · Oakley, UTThe plt had just taken off from a confined area surrounded on two sides with electrical power lines. As he attempted to climb, he said his RPM began to bleed off. He stated that he made a right pedal turn to avoid the wires but was unable to prevent a hard…NTSB SEA87LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-2 · Milton-Freewatr, ORThe pilot was hovering up rising terrain at a slow airspeed, at 15 feet above the ground while on an agricultural spraying flight and encountered settling with power. The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and impacted the ground.NTSB SEA86LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3B2 · Nahcotta, WAWhile spraying oyster beds the pilot inadvertently flew the helicopter into the ground.NTSB DEN86LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-2 · Santa Fe, NMAccording to the student plt, he was attempting to hover the helicopter when he encountered turbulence. The student plt stated that the hard landing which followed resulted in spreading the skids & severing the tailboom.NTSB DEN86LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3 B-2 · Grand Junction, COThe plt stated that while turning to the intended landing area, the helicopter he was piloting encountered both downdrafts & tailwind. The plt indicated the helicopter settled until grnd contact.NTSB SEA85LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-2 · Nampa, IDFollowing a power loss-induced forced landing two days prior, the acft fuel pump and carburetor were changed and fuel lines flushed. Six hours of uneventful operations ensued before the power loss leading to this mishap occurred. Pwrloss occurred when the…NTSB DEN83LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-2 (Soloy) · Great Falls, MTWhile maneuvering at low altitude in search of animals, the pilot experienced a severe vibration through the flight controls. The helicopter began an uncontrolled descent and attempts to stop the descent by using the collective were unsuccessful. The…NTSB SEA81DYM48Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G3B1 · Albany, ORNTSB LAX81DUJ64Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G3B2 · Tucson, AZNTSB NYC80FNA12Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G · Middleborough, MANTSB SEA80DYM29Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-3B · Albany, ORNTSB NYC80FNA10Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBell 47G-3B · Plymouth, MANTSB DEN79FA065Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 47G · Deming, NMNTSB DEN78FTE80Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G3B2 · Mesa, CONTSB SEA78FYM25Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G · Kings Valley, ORNTSB SEA78FYM14Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 47G3B2 · Milton-Freewtr, ORNTSB SEA77FTI19Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G3B2 · Missoula, MTNTSB DEN77FTE31Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 47G3B2 · Greeley, CONTSB DEN76AD073Accident · 2 fatalClosedBell 47G3B2 · Mantua, UTNTSB DEN76FTE94Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 47G3B2 · Aspen, CONTSB SEA76DYC66Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G3B2 · Vancouver, WANTSB SEA76DYA36Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G3B2 · Gooding, IDNTSB SEA76DYG44Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-3B · Palouse, WANTSB LAX76AL028Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 47G3B2 · Ventura, CANTSB LAX75FVA66Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 47G3B2 · Bakersfied, CANTSB DEN75FQA24Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 47G3B2 · Albuquerque, NMNTSB LAX75FUQ14Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 47G3B2 · Camarillo, CANTSB DEN75FQD06Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G3B2 · Mesquite, NMNTSB SEA74DYG50Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBell 47G3B2 · Clarkston, WANTSB OAK74DVG10Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-3B · Happy Camp, CA
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