# NTSB investigations: Bell 47G-4

A list on [Bell 47G-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-4.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 2 · 58 investigations

- [NTSB WPR11CA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA398.md): Bell 47G-4 · Los Banos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N948DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power poles while maneuvering during low-altitude operations.
- [NTSB LAX03LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA197.md): Bell 47-G4 · Porterville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2003 · N9017N · Destroyed
  > loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03CA146.md): Bell 47G-4 · Robinson, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2003 · N4205D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the ground while performing a quick stop maneuver which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB CHI02LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA142.md): Bell 47G-4 · Muncie, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2002 · N1915B · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during hover taxi. Inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, the light rain, and the light pole were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA97LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA174.md): Bell 47G-3B1 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1997 · N3069G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to verify the proper chemical and fuel load aboard prior to takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were: excessive fuel and chemical loading by ground personnel, tailwind conditions, and high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX92LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA396.md): Bell 47-G4A · Volcano, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1992 · N73279 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the collective control after inadvertently entering a power settling condition.
- [NTSB FTW91LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA064.md): Bell 47G4 · Corpus Christi, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1991 · N1195W · Destroyed
  > The initial restricted movement and eventual locking of the cyclic control as a result of the failure of the lateral servo. A factor was the installation of the failed component by an unqualified person.
- [NTSB ANC91LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA041.md): Bell 47 · Thompson Pass, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1991 · N73279 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and improper flare during landing.
- [NTSB LAX91LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA008.md): Bell 47G4 · Merced, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1990 · N477JM · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ATL90LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA138.md): Bell BH-47G · Seagrove, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1990 · N3081G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a number four connecting rod bolt for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI85LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA254.md): Bell 47G-4 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1985 · N3094G · Substantial damage
  > The acft was being landed on a trailer for transportation. Upon touchdown the right skid hooked on the landing guides and the helicopter rolled to the right side. The main rotor blades struck the ground, the left fuel tank ruptured and an explosion and fire…
- [NTSB LAX84LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA194.md): Bell 47-G4A · Dixon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1984 · N9017N · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed during a forced landing after the engine quit. The plt stated that, 'three minutes into the crop dusting mission the engine quit and he suspected fuel mismanagement.'
- [NTSB MIA82DA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA181.md): Bell 47G4 · Madison, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 13, 1982 · N1151W · Substantial damage
  > The eng did not respond when power was added beginning a swath run. The plt hit the dump button to jettison the load & collided with the ground. Eng teardown revealed no evidence of failure or malfunction prior to the accident.
- [NTSB MIA82DA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA133.md): Bell 47G-4 · N. Greenville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 11, 1982 · N1151W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot took off at about 1922 to dispense a non-toxic liquid chemical and fertilizer on a nearby melon field. After one normal swath run on a northerly heading, he pulled up and began a procedure turn to the left (west). He stated the afternoon sun…
- [NTSB ATL81DA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DA085.md): Bell 47G-4 · Jackson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1981 · N1198W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FRA34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FRA34.md): Bell 47G-4 · Manvel, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1979 · N1150W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DRA20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DRA20.md): Bell 47-G4 · Alvin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1979 · N1150W · Minor damage
- [NTSB IAD79FLQ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FLQ09.md): Bell 47G4 · Russellville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 12, 1979 · N1218W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FLD63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLD63.md): Bell 47G · Loghman, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 15, 1978 · N1158W · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI78FEV01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEV01.md): Bell 47G4 · Crossville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 3, 1977 · N8515F · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC77FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FA032-146000.md): Bell 47G · Rome, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 16, 1977 · N9231Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FHA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FHA17.md): Bell 47G-4 · Stroudsburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 15, 1977 · N1150W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77DHA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77DHA16.md): Bell 47G-4 · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 16, 1977 · N73292 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76DKJ77](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DKJ77.md): Bell 47G-4 · Natural Bridge, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1976 · N1216W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DPJ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DPJ25.md): Bell 47G-4 · Billings, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 25, 1976 · N1150W · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD76FIJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76FIJ05.md): Bell 47G4 · Tams Mt, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 26, 1975 · N73943 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76AA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76AA028.md): Bell 47G-4 · Granite Mt., AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 27, 1975 · N73279 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA75FKQ32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FKQ32.md): Bell 47G4 · Jackson, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 14, 1975 · N1198W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75DIA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75DIA19.md): Bell 47G4 · Bowie, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 18, 1975 · N420MC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74DIJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DIJ01.md): Bell 47-G4 · Nora, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 27, 1973 · N1218W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72FPD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FPD06.md): Bell 47G-4 · Grandview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1971 · N8520F · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC71DFA64](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71DFA64.md): Bell 47G4A · Elizaville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1971 · N1158W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FRD45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FRD45.md): Bell 47G-4 · Westwego, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 5, 1971 · N73283 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71DHD46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71DHD46.md): Bell 47G4 · Mays Ldg, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 19, 1971 · N73944 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW71AF055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71AF055.md): Bell 47G-4 · Leeville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 3, 1971 · N13150 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC71FHD32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71FHD32.md): Bell 47G-4 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 2, 1970 · N73943 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FRJ23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FRJ23.md): Bell 47G-4 · Vivian, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 16, 1970 · N1216W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70F0186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70F0186.md): Bell 47G-4 · E Providence, RI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 16, 1969 · N73943 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC70F0016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70F0016.md): Bell 47J-2A · Manly Ht Sps, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1969 · N8520F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69A0073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69A0073.md): Bell 47G-4 · Sabine, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 14, 1969 · N1143W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69F0430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0430.md): Bell 47G-4 · Camden, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 18, 1969 · N1150W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69D0223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0223.md): Bell 47G2A1 · Haines City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 5, 1968 · N1158W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC69A0008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC69A0008.md): Bell 47G-4 · Miller House, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 13, 1968 · N3093G · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW68A0092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68A0092.md): Bell 47G-4 · Leeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 17, 1968 · N1331X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67A0025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67A0025.md): Bell 47G-4 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Aug 30, 1966 · N1162W · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC67A0018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67A0018.md): Bell 47G-4 · Savannah, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1966 · N3094G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67A0003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67A0003.md): Bell 47G-4 · Borger, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1966 · N1128W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66A0140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66A0140.md): Bell 47G-4 · Dumfries, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 2, 1966 · N3081G · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN66A0086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66A0086.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Luna, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 30, 1966 · N1198W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66A0083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66A0083.md): Bell 47G-2 · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 25, 1966 · N8425E · 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 ('1181030')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-4/ntsb

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