Bell 47G-3B

FAA incident reports · 49

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Accident 20180802009539ABell 47G-3BOn 08/02/2018 approximatly 0830 a helicopter registered to dakota rotors LLC landed on uneven terrian after the pilot stated the RPM dropped and was unable to bring the RPM back up in time. The terrain was downward sloping and the helicopter landed and rolled…Aug 2, 2018 · N347BH · Substantial damageAccident 20170724020609ABell 47G-3B · Toeterville, IAWhile performing agricultural spray operations five miles west of stacyville, IA. The pilot failed to maintain sufficient rotor prm to arrest his descent from a 180 turn maneuver at the end of the field. As he re-entered the field, the pilot used the…Jul 24, 2017 · N47AH · Substantial damageAccident 20151016019339ABell 47G-3B · Searchlight, NVHelicopter was operated low level to herd cattle. The tail rotor struck a joshua tree, landed and rolled over on its left side. The pilot was the sole occupant. No injuries were reported. No post crash fire was reported.Oct 16, 2015 · N73224 · Minor damageAccident 20151005017709ABell 47G-3B · Huntsville, TXPilot made a right turn and could not return to level flight. Impacted ground and helicopter was destroyed.Oct 5, 2015 · N160CS · DestroyedAccident 20080814844439ABell 47G3B · Kenyon, MN(-23) Pilot was performing aerial pesticide application in a Bell 47. He was about to begin his 8th field that day. The helicopter was positioned on a flatbed truck where approximately 70 gal of "sniper" pesticide was loaded. The pilot recalled the winds were…Aug 14, 2008 · N47AH · Substantial damageAccident 20080711841829ABell 47G3B · Wisconsin Rapi, WI(-23) While performing aerial application of a cranberry bog, bee's entered the cockpit stinging pilot numerous times. This caused the pilot to loose control and pitch up, causing the aircraft to crash.Jul 11, 2008 · N73995 · Substantial damageAccident 20080701840549ABell 47G3B1 · Mullen, NE(-23) On July 1, 2008 at approximately 0700 CDT, the pilot of a Bell 47G-B3-1, N8468E, attempted to depart a field with a load of herbicide while conducting 14 CFR 137 operations. On departure the pilot flew over shimmins lake located in hooker county,…Jul 1, 2008 · N8468E · Substantial damageAccident 20050915028029ABell 47G3B · Mason, TN(-23) Aircraft was initially resting atop of two 3 foot by 10 foot wooden pads constructed from 5 each 2X8S. The aircraft was facing toward the west with a parked horse trailer directly in front of it, approx 40 feet away, and a dense tree line to the south…Sep 15, 2005 · N8483E · DestroyedAccident 20050819020729ABell 47G3B · Monet, AR(-23) On August 19, 2005, at 1500 central daylight time, a Bell 47, an agricultural helicopter, N8494E, was destroyed during liftoff following a fire near Monet Arkansas. The helicopter was registered and operated by craft flying service inc., of weiner,…Aug 19, 2005 · N8494E · DestroyedAccident 19990808011249ABell 47G3B · Selma, AL1957 Bell 47G-3B helicopter was attempting to land on a trailer, one skid did not get onto the trailer, and the acft flipped over. (.4)after a test flight following maintenance, the pilot/owner was positioning the helicopter onto a trailer, (tail forward)…Aug 8, 1999 · N6712D · Substantial damageAccident 19971018047319ABell 47G3B · Winston, MT(-16) On October 18, 1997, at approximately 2130 MST, Bell helicopter N47AH, while on a routine flight, the pilot reported that the aircraft yawed slightly, then the engine lost all power. The pilot autorotated to the ground and landed in a field with a light…Oct 18, 1997 · N47AH · Substantial damageAccident 19970714018379ABell 47G3B · Idaho Falls, IDCrashed on aierial application.Jul 14, 1997 · N8494E · No damageAccident 19970515010809ABell 47G3B · Snohomish, WA(.4) The pilot was in a commercial helicopter pilot upgrade training program. He was not yet rated for helicopters, but did hold an instructor's endorsement granting helicopter solo privileges. At the time of the accident, he was aborting a practice landing…May 15, 1997 · N8491E · Substantial damageAccident 19950207001429ABell 47G3B · China Lake, CARotors struck a joshua tree during a low turn while herding horses.Feb 7, 1995 · N73240 · Substantial damageAccident 19950117000499ABell 47G3B · Natchez, MSFailed to separate ground dolly. On liftoff realized dolly still attached. Aborted. Rolled. Chopped tail and burnedJan 17, 1995 · N8462E · DestroyedAccident 19940815021519ABell 47G3B · Chuuk Isle, PSStruck coconut trees trying to land on a beach. Impact tore transmission and rotor head from helicopter.Aug 15, 1994 · N65678 · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 19930731027219ABell 47G3B · Clarinda, IAAircraft skids struck the powerlines while maneuvering for spray run. Helicopter impacted terrain. Became inverted.Jul 31, 1993 · N8480E · DestroyedAccident 19930324010389ABell 47G2A · Papau, PSLost tail rotor control. Passenger jumped too early prior to ditching. Tail rotor damage indicates bird strike.Mar 24, 1993 · N8493E · Minor damage · 1 fatalAccident 19900605019009ABell 47G3B · Lake Theriot, LATried to land to collect alligator eggs. Rotors too slow. Tried a slide water landing skids hit shore rolled over.Jun 5, 1990 · N73241 · DestroyedAccident 19890815029849ABell 47G3B · Waseca, MNRan out of fuel returning to ag strip after spraying. Made run on no power landing in beans. Rotors chopped boom.Aug 15, 1989 · N8471E · Substantial damageAccident 19880507023589ABell 47G3B · Cortez, COPilot reported loss of cyclic on initial climb. Made hard landing chopping tail boom. Impact fire. No defects notedMay 7, 1988 · N8455E · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19860519019129ABell STC47 · Red Bay, ALDuring hover to position for refueling, main rotor blades struck the metal structure atop the hopper truck.May 19, 1986 · N73269 · Substantial damageAccident 19840704054399ABell 47G3B · Eagle Point, ORPassenger grabbed pilots right arm during approach for landing when helicopter only 4 feet above ground.Jul 4, 1984 · N73224 · Substantial damageAccident 19830817041919ABell 47G3B · Paxton, NEPilot released cyclic control while helicopter was on platform mounted on truck. Aircraft rolled off platform.Aug 17, 1983 · N73248 · DestroyedAccident 19830617025809ABell 47G3B · Litchfield, MNDeparted loading platform with a loading hose still attached. Caused tail rotor then main rotors to strike ground.Jun 17, 1983 · N8471E · Substantial damageAccident 19821005051099ABell 47G3B · Englewood, COPilot made precautionary landing and helicopter caught fire and burned. Loose fuel line was discovered.Oct 5, 1982 · N204Z · DestroyedAccident 19820611022679ABell 47B3 · Douglas, WYHelicopter drifted into loading dock when pilot was attempting landing.Jun 11, 1982 · N73221 · Substantial damageAccident 19820427012379ABell 47G3B · Magee, MSPilot claims no control of helicopter after procedure turn. Copter descended into ground colliding with vehicles.Apr 27, 1982 · N8469E · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 19800806066409IBell 47G3B · Molokai, HIForced landing after engine quit. Found water in fuel.Aug 6, 1980 · N73915 · Minor damageAccident 19800706025249ABell 47G3B · Livington, TNWaste gate on engine stuck halfway open. Lost power while spraying roadside. Hit wires and trees.Jul 6, 1980 · N8463E · DestroyedAccident 19800611022909ABell 47G3B · Plainfield, WIFuel exhaustion occurred during swath run. Crash occurred during attempted emergency landing.Jun 11, 1980 · N73995 · Substantial damageAccident 19791124042909ABell 47G3B · Farewell, AKIndicates lost conrol in fog, snow showers. Unskilled in type no night or helicopter hood time, carbon monoxide.Nov 24, 1979 · N73249 · Substantial damageAccident 19790925024189ABell 47G3B · Pierson, IAPilot flew into wires while conducting agricultural spraying.Sep 25, 1979 · N8471E · Substantial damageAccident 19790426007769ABell 47G3B · Wenatchee, WAPilot was spraying crops. He allowed rotor speed to decay and hit ground.Apr 26, 1979 · N6712D · Substantial damageAccident 19780724023789ABell 47B3 · Angwin, CAWind gusts 10 to 15K.Jul 24, 1978 · N73240 · Substantial damageAccident 19780525011689ABell 47B3 · Red Lick, MST/r separated.May 25, 1978 · N73249 · DestroyedAccident 19780517045499ABell 47B · NYMay 17, 1978 · N602PD · No damageAccident 19770610014819ABell 47G3B · AKJun 10, 1977 · N8521F · Substantial damageAccident 19770122002839ABell 47B3 · Mccarty, NMEngine ran ok after accident. Air filter very dirty. Main rotor severed tail boom after touchdown.Jan 22, 1977 · N8483E · Substantial damageAccident 19760915030949ABell 47G3B · Cashmere, WAPinion shaft sheared.Sep 15, 1976 · N6712D · Substantial damageAccident 19760512010839ABell 47G3B · Forks, WAT/r gr box pinion shaft failed. Crashed into hillside. Spraying brush.May 12, 1976 · N3794G · Substantial damageAccident 19750129004019ABell 47G3B · Dexter, NMJan 29, 1975 · N73248 · Substantial damageAccident 19741216041289ABell 47G3B · Kamas, UTTurbo sys lost due failed turbo exhaust clamp.Dec 16, 1974 · N73218 · Substantial damageAccident 19740911028499ABell 47G2 · Ruff, WASep 11, 1974 · N3794G · Substantial damageAccident 19740509034669ABell 47G3B · Lone Pine, CAParked on mt ridge-engine running. Tail rotor drive assy yoke broke.P/N47-640-006-5.reason undet.May 9, 1974 · N73212 · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19731015033279ABell 47G3B1 · Marsing, IDPlt failed to survey area for obstructions prior to start of operation.Oct 15, 1973 · N73230 · DestroyedAccident 19730801026709ABell 47G3B · Orofino, IDFuel pump failure resulted in fuel starvation. Pilot used evasive action to miss pwr lines.Aug 1, 1973 · N73249 · Substantial damageAccident 19730612013959ABell 47G3B1 · Magna, UTLnd on 60 deg mtn slope to pick up pax.m/r blade hit grnd. Crashed 200 ft downslope. Gusting to 30K.Jun 12, 1973 · N8532F · DestroyedAccident 19730423009869ABell 47G3B · Billings, MTNr 5 conrod bolts failed. Lnd on 30 deg slope in wooded clearing. Pipeline surveillance flt.Apr 23, 1973 · N204Z · Substantial damage
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