# FAA incident reports: Bell 47G-3B A list on [Bell 47G-3B](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-3b.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Accident 20180802009539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180802009539A.md): Bell 47G-3B · Aug 2, 2018 · N347BH · Substantial damage > On 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… - [Accident 20170724020609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170724020609A.md): Bell 47G-3B · Toeterville, IA · Jul 24, 2017 · N47AH · Substantial damage > While 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… - [Accident 20151016019339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151016019339A.md): Bell 47G-3B · Searchlight, NV · Oct 16, 2015 · N73224 · Minor damage > Helicopter 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. - [Accident 20151005017709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151005017709A.md): Bell 47G-3B · Huntsville, TX · Oct 5, 2015 · N160CS · Destroyed > Pilot made a right turn and could not return to level flight. Impacted ground and helicopter was destroyed. - [Accident 20080814844439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080814844439A.md): Bell 47G3B · Kenyon, MN · Aug 14, 2008 · N47AH · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Accident 20080711841829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080711841829A.md): Bell 47G3B · Wisconsin Rapi, WI · Jul 11, 2008 · N73995 · Substantial damage > (-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. - [Accident 20080701840549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080701840549A.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Mullen, NE · Jul 1, 2008 · N8468E · Substantial damage > (-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,… - [Accident 20050915028029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050915028029A.md): Bell 47G3B · Mason, TN · Sep 15, 2005 · N8483E · Destroyed > (-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… - [Accident 20050819020729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050819020729A.md): Bell 47G3B · Monet, AR · Aug 19, 2005 · N8494E · Destroyed > (-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,… - [Accident 19990808011249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990808011249A.md): Bell 47G3B · Selma, AL · Aug 8, 1999 · N6712D · Substantial damage > 1957 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)… - [Accident 19971018047319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971018047319A.md): Bell 47G3B · Winston, MT · Oct 18, 1997 · N47AH · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Accident 19970714018379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970714018379A.md): Bell 47G3B · Idaho Falls, ID · Jul 14, 1997 · N8494E · No damage > Crashed on aierial application. - [Accident 19970515010809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970515010809A.md): Bell 47G3B · Snohomish, WA · May 15, 1997 · N8491E · Substantial damage > (.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… - [Accident 19950207001429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950207001429A.md): Bell 47G3B · China Lake, CA · Feb 7, 1995 · N73240 · Substantial damage > Rotors struck a joshua tree during a low turn while herding horses. - [Accident 19950117000499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950117000499A.md): Bell 47G3B · Natchez, MS · Jan 17, 1995 · N8462E · Destroyed > Failed to separate ground dolly. On liftoff realized dolly still attached. Aborted. Rolled. Chopped tail and burned - [Accident 19940815021519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940815021519A.md): Bell 47G3B · Chuuk Isle, PS · Aug 15, 1994 · N65678 · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > Struck coconut trees trying to land on a beach. Impact tore transmission and rotor head from helicopter. - [Accident 19930731027219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930731027219A.md): Bell 47G3B · Clarinda, IA · Jul 31, 1993 · N8480E · Destroyed > Aircraft skids struck the powerlines while maneuvering for spray run. Helicopter impacted terrain. Became inverted. - [Accident 19930324010389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930324010389A.md): Bell 47G2A · Papau, PS · Mar 24, 1993 · N8493E · Minor damage · 1 fatal > Lost tail rotor control. Passenger jumped too early prior to ditching. Tail rotor damage indicates bird strike. - [Accident 19900605019009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900605019009A.md): Bell 47G3B · Lake Theriot, LA · Jun 5, 1990 · N73241 · Destroyed > Tried to land to collect alligator eggs. Rotors too slow. Tried a slide water landing skids hit shore rolled over. - [Accident 19890815029849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890815029849A.md): Bell 47G3B · Waseca, MN · Aug 15, 1989 · N8471E · Substantial damage > Ran out of fuel returning to ag strip after spraying. Made run on no power landing in beans. Rotors chopped boom. - [Accident 19880507023589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880507023589A.md): Bell 47G3B · Cortez, CO · May 7, 1988 · N8455E · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Pilot reported loss of cyclic on initial climb. Made hard landing chopping tail boom. Impact fire. No defects noted - [Accident 19860519019129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860519019129A.md): Bell STC47 · Red Bay, AL · May 19, 1986 · N73269 · Substantial damage > During hover to position for refueling, main rotor blades struck the metal structure atop the hopper truck. - [Accident 19840704054399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840704054399A.md): Bell 47G3B · Eagle Point, OR · Jul 4, 1984 · N73224 · Substantial damage > Passenger grabbed pilots right arm during approach for landing when helicopter only 4 feet above ground. - [Accident 19830817041919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830817041919A.md): Bell 47G3B · Paxton, NE · Aug 17, 1983 · N73248 · Destroyed > Pilot released cyclic control while helicopter was on platform mounted on truck. Aircraft rolled off platform. - [Accident 19830617025809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830617025809A.md): Bell 47G3B · Litchfield, MN · Jun 17, 1983 · N8471E · Substantial damage > Departed loading platform with a loading hose still attached. Caused tail rotor then main rotors to strike ground. - [Accident 19821005051099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821005051099A.md): Bell 47G3B · Englewood, CO · Oct 5, 1982 · N204Z · Destroyed > Pilot made precautionary landing and helicopter caught fire and burned. Loose fuel line was discovered. - [Accident 19820611022679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820611022679A.md): Bell 47B3 · Douglas, WY · Jun 11, 1982 · N73221 · Substantial damage > Helicopter drifted into loading dock when pilot was attempting landing. - [Accident 19820427012379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820427012379A.md): Bell 47G3B · Magee, MS · Apr 27, 1982 · N8469E · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Pilot claims no control of helicopter after procedure turn. Copter descended into ground colliding with vehicles. - [Incident 19800806066409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800806066409I.md): Bell 47G3B · Molokai, HI · Aug 6, 1980 · N73915 · Minor damage > Forced landing after engine quit. Found water in fuel. - [Accident 19800706025249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800706025249A.md): Bell 47G3B · Livington, TN · Jul 6, 1980 · N8463E · Destroyed > Waste gate on engine stuck halfway open. Lost power while spraying roadside. Hit wires and trees. - [Accident 19800611022909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800611022909A.md): Bell 47G3B · Plainfield, WI · Jun 11, 1980 · N73995 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion occurred during swath run. Crash occurred during attempted emergency landing. - [Accident 19791124042909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791124042909A.md): Bell 47G3B · Farewell, AK · Nov 24, 1979 · N73249 · Substantial damage > Indicates lost conrol in fog, snow showers. Unskilled in type no night or helicopter hood time, carbon monoxide. - [Accident 19790925024189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790925024189A.md): Bell 47G3B · Pierson, IA · Sep 25, 1979 · N8471E · Substantial damage > Pilot flew into wires while conducting agricultural spraying. - [Accident 19790426007769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790426007769A.md): Bell 47G3B · Wenatchee, WA · Apr 26, 1979 · N6712D · Substantial damage > Pilot was spraying crops. He allowed rotor speed to decay and hit ground. - [Accident 19780724023789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780724023789A.md): Bell 47B3 · Angwin, CA · Jul 24, 1978 · N73240 · Substantial damage > Wind gusts 10 to 15K. - [Accident 19780525011689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780525011689A.md): Bell 47B3 · Red Lick, MS · May 25, 1978 · N73249 · Destroyed > T/r separated. - [Accident 19780517045499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780517045499A.md): Bell 47B · NY · May 17, 1978 · N602PD · No damage - [Accident 19770610014819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770610014819A.md): Bell 47G3B · AK · Jun 10, 1977 · N8521F · Substantial damage - [Accident 19770122002839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770122002839A.md): Bell 47B3 · Mccarty, NM · Jan 22, 1977 · N8483E · Substantial damage > Engine ran ok after accident. Air filter very dirty. Main rotor severed tail boom after touchdown. - [Accident 19760915030949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760915030949A.md): Bell 47G3B · Cashmere, WA · Sep 15, 1976 · N6712D · Substantial damage > Pinion shaft sheared. - [Accident 19760512010839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760512010839A.md): Bell 47G3B · Forks, WA · May 12, 1976 · N3794G · Substantial damage > T/r gr box pinion shaft failed. Crashed into hillside. Spraying brush. - [Accident 19750129004019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750129004019A.md): Bell 47G3B · Dexter, NM · Jan 29, 1975 · N73248 · Substantial damage - [Accident 19741216041289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741216041289A.md): Bell 47G3B · Kamas, UT · Dec 16, 1974 · N73218 · Substantial damage > Turbo sys lost due failed turbo exhaust clamp. - [Accident 19740911028499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740911028499A.md): Bell 47G2 · Ruff, WA · Sep 11, 1974 · N3794G · Substantial damage - [Accident 19740509034669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740509034669A.md): Bell 47G3B · Lone Pine, CA · May 9, 1974 · N73212 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Parked on mt ridge-engine running. Tail rotor drive assy yoke broke.P/N47-640-006-5.reason undet. - [Accident 19731015033279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731015033279A.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Marsing, ID · Oct 15, 1973 · N73230 · Destroyed > Plt failed to survey area for obstructions prior to start of operation. - [Accident 19730801026709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730801026709A.md): Bell 47G3B · Orofino, ID · Aug 1, 1973 · N73249 · Substantial damage > Fuel pump failure resulted in fuel starvation. Pilot used evasive action to miss pwr lines. - [Accident 19730612013959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730612013959A.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Magna, UT · Jun 12, 1973 · N8532F · Destroyed > Lnd on 60 deg mtn slope to pick up pax.m/r blade hit grnd. Crashed 200 ft downslope. Gusting to 30K. - [Accident 19730423009869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730423009869A.md): Bell 47G3B · Billings, MT · Apr 23, 1973 · N204Z · Substantial damage > Nr 5 conrod bolts failed. Lnd on 30 deg slope in wooded clearing. Pipeline surveillance flt. ## 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 ('1181026') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-3b/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.