Bell 47G-5
NTSB investigations · 185
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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
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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 ('1181032')
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NTSB ERA23LA332Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Mifflinville, PAThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid powerlines during an aerial application flight.NTSB GAA20CA034Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · King City, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing and the main rotor blades striking the tailboom.NTSB WPR18CA096Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · Pixley, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board for the flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to complete the flight due to impending…NTSB WPR17LA206Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 47G 5 · Salinas, CAThe pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a wire.NTSB CEN16LA213Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G 5 · Laureles, TXThe pilot's failure to apply additional engine power when he applied collective input, which led to a loss of rotor speed and the exceedance of the helicopter’s performance capability.NTSB WPR16LA099Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 47G 5 · San Ardo, CAThe failure of the pin in the outboard end of the lateral flight control torque tube.NTSB WPR15LA193Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G 5 · Salinas, CAThe non-instrument-rated pilot's visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of helicopter control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by high-dose opioid use.NTSB CEN14LA423Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G 5 · Mansfield, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-altitude flight in gusting wind conditions following his use of a sedating medication.NTSB WPR13LA404Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G5 · King City, CAThe failure of the helicopter’s center frame tube due to a fatigue crack and corrosion originating from a welded surface. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the helicopter during its most recent 100-hour…NTSB WPR11CA394Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · Porterville, CAThe pilot's decision to takeoff in a tailwind condition, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient lift during the takeoff.NTSB WPR11CA339Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Watsonville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a pole while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB WPR10LA446Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Salinas, CAThe pilot's visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of helicopter control.NTSB CHI07CA212Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Jesup, IAThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the helicopter when it unexpectedly encountered a whirlwind shortly after takeoff.NTSB CHI06CA242Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Sanborn, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines during the aerial application flight. The power lines were a factor.NTSB LAX06CA180Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47-G5 · Soledad, CAfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel the helicopter which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB MIA04GA117Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Bunnell, FLThe pilot's continued flights and inadequate inspections after repeated tail rotor guard ground strikes due to improper flaring, which resulted in an in-flight failure of tail rotor drive shaft components, a loss of control, and the helicopter crash.NTSB LAX03CA285Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Greenfield, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires due to an inadequate visual lookout.NTSB CHI03LA210Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Cleveland, MNThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and low altitude flight when he failed to maintain altitude/clearance from the transmission wire. A factor contributing to the accident was the transmission wire.NTSB LAX03LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47 G5 · Salinas, CAThe failure of a piston connecting rod during an aerial application, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.NTSB LAX01LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Pixley, CAA loss of control during takeoff due to the helicopter's heavy gross weight condition that exceeded its lifting capability.NTSB LAX00LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5 · King City, CAThe pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather which resulted in loss of visual reference and flight into power transmission wires and terrain.NTSB LAX00LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G5 · Riverbank, CAthe pilot's failure to verify that ground personnel had disconnected the loading hose from the hopper before takeoff, resulting in restricted directional control and a hard landing.NTSB IAD99LA024Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G5 · Essex Junction, VTthe pilot's improper entry into the autorotation, which resulted in the loss of power and a low rotor rpm condition. Also causal was the pilot's improper execution of the autorotation which resulted in the hard landing. Factors in the accident were the…NTSB LAX98LA225Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Salinas, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the telephone lines.NTSB CHI97LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Nunda, SDfailure of maintenance personnel to properly torque the six accessory drive bolts, which resulted in fatigue failure of the undertorqued bolts.NTSB LAX96LA326Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G5 · Riverside, CAThe pilot's inaccurate perception of altitude which resulted in an improper flare and subsequent hard landing, and non use of the landing light.NTSB LAX96LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G5 · Lost Hills, CAimproper installation of the carburetor air box.NTSB NYC96LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Carver, MAthe pilot's inadequate visual look out for obstacles, which resulted in a collision with wires and the ground.NTSB LAX96LA093Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G5 · Pope Valley, CAthe pilot misjudged the clearance between the broadcaster and the truck resulting in the broadcaster's cables becoming entangled with the truck.NTSB LAX95LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G5 · Coalinga, CAclutch slippage for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the helicopter's low above ground altitude, which limited the pilot's time and ability to recover main rotor rpm.NTSB FTW95LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Falfurrias, TXInadvertent installation of an unapproved part (tail rotor gear/drive assembly), that became excessively worn since it did not conform to the manufacturer's specification, resulting in failure of the associated tail rotor bearing (also an unapproved part),…NTSB LAX95LA113Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Sonoma, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout for obstructions during initial climb. Factors which contributed to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his decision to fly with an inadequately cleaned bubble which…NTSB LAX94LA386Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean)an in-flight collision with the water for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC94LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Plymouth, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance of the fuel truck from the aircraft, which resulted in the main rotor striking the fuel hose and truck during refueling operation. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow company policy pertaining to the…NTSB CHI93DEP05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 47-G5 · Fulton, WIthe failure (fracture) of the number one cylinder intake valve retainer (keeper).NTSB CHI93LA320Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G5 · Schaumburg, ILthe pilot's improper autorotation techniques.NTSB LAX93LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G5 · Greenfield, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the power lines while performing an aerial application run.NTSB MIA93LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G5A · Belle Glade, FLThe improper in flight decision of the pilot in command to attempt an agricultural turn with insufficient altitude to accomplish the maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overconfidence in his abilities.NTSB LAX92LA278Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G5 · Mesa, AZA partial loss of engine power due to unknown reason (s). Factors in this accident were 1) low altitude when the partial loss of power occurred 2) low rotor RPM as a result of the loss of power, and 3) the pilot not being able to take remedial action due to…NTSB MIA92LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5 · La Belle, FLThe pilot in command's improper aft application of cyclic control during an autorotative landing to an open field, resulting in the main rotor blades colliding with the tail boom. Contributing to the accident was the in flight failure of the outer bearing of…NTSB MIA91TL#03Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportBell 47-G5A · Titusville, FLNTSB LAX91LA013Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G5 · AntarcticaThe pilot's failure to maintain on adequate altitude while maneuvering above the water.NTSB CHI90LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Hudson, IAImproper touchdown performed by the pilot in command.NTSB MKC90LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell B47G-5 · Shell Knob, MOVisual outlook not maintained by the pilot in command.NTSB NYC90DNA02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G5 · Marion, MAImproper use of carburetor heat by the pilot resulting in a loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.NTSB LAX90DVM01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Guadalupe, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient clearance allowing the aircraft to collide with a wooden power pole. Contributing to the accident was the sunglare which inhibited the pilot's vision.NTSB LAX88DVM02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 47G5 · Oceano, CANTSB LAX87DVM03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Salinas, CAAt the end of an aerial application operation, enroute to the airport, the engine quit. The pilot autorotated the helicopter onto a soft field, where on touchdown, the helicopter was substantially damaged. Inspection of the helicopter revealed that the fuel…NTSB NYC86FNC05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Walthamer, MEWhile on a spray run the pilot of the Bell 47 was blinded by the sun as he was turning. The aircraft struck power lines, control was lost and the helicopter crashed.NTSB LAX86FVA11Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Porterville, CADuring an aerial application flight the plt lost control of the helicopter and collided with a building. Examination revealed that the inside diameter of the tail rotor driveshaft was not coated with aluminized lacquer as required by the Bell finish process…
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