# NTSB investigations: Bell 47G-5

A list on [Bell 47G-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-5.md).

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

Page 1 of 4 · 185 investigations

- [NTSB ERA23LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA332.md): Bell 47G-5 · Mifflinville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 12, 2023 · N1503L · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid powerlines during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB GAA20CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA034.md): Bell 47G · King City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2019 · N7060J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing and the main rotor blades striking the tailboom.
- [NTSB WPR18CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18CA096.md): Bell 47G · Pixley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2018 · N7800S · Substantial damage
  > A 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 WPR17LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA206.md): Bell 47G 5 · Salinas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2017 · N3285T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a wire.
- [NTSB CEN16LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA213.md): Bell 47G 5 · Laureles, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2016 · N6203N · Substantial damage
  > The 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 WPR16LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA099.md): Bell 47G 5 · San Ardo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2016 · N6288N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pin in the outboard end of the lateral flight control torque tube.
- [NTSB WPR15LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA193.md): Bell 47G 5 · Salinas, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2015 · N4427F · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CEN14LA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA423.md): Bell 47G 5 · Mansfield, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2014 · N7089J · Substantial damage
  > The 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 WPR13LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA404.md): Bell 47G5 · King City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2013 · N7836S · Substantial damage
  > The 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 WPR11CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA394.md): Bell 47G · Porterville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2011 · N6260C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff in a tailwind condition, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient lift during the takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR11CA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA339.md): Bell 47G-5 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2011 · N1375X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a pole while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB WPR10LA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA446.md): Bell 47G · Salinas, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2010 · N4427F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of helicopter control.
- [NTSB CHI07CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA212.md): Bell 47G-5 · Jesup, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2007 · N8140J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the helicopter when it unexpectedly encountered a whirlwind shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI06CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA242.md): Bell 47G-5 · Sanborn, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2006 · N2251W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines during the aerial application flight. The power lines were a factor.
- [NTSB LAX06CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA180.md): Bell 47-G5 · Soledad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2006 · N4741R · Substantial damage
  > fuel 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 MIA04GA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04GA117.md): Bell 47G-5 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 4, 2004 · N232MC · Substantial damage
  > The 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 LAX03CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA285.md): Bell 47G-5 · Greenfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2003 · N7060J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires due to an inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI03LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA210.md): Bell 47G-5 · Cleveland, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2003 · N7925J · Destroyed
  > The 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 LAX03LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA226.md): Bell 47 G5 · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2003 · N7938J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a piston connecting rod during an aerial application, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA093.md): Bell 47G-5 · Pixley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2001 · N6260C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during takeoff due to the helicopter's heavy gross weight condition that exceeded its lifting capability.
- [NTSB LAX00LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA280.md): Bell 47G-5 · King City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2000 · N7885S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather which resulted in loss of visual reference and flight into power transmission wires and terrain.
- [NTSB LAX00LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA100.md): Bell 47G5 · Riverbank, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2000 · N4754R · Substantial damage
  > the 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 IAD99LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA024.md): Bell 47-G5 · Essex Junction, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1998 · N8103J · Substantial damage
  > the 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 LAX98LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA225.md): Bell 47G-5 · Salinas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1998 · N7914S · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the telephone lines.
- [NTSB CHI97LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA004.md): Bell 47G-5 · Nunda, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1996 · N7925J · Substantial damage
  > failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque the six accessory drive bolts, which resulted in fatigue failure of the undertorqued bolts.
- [NTSB LAX96LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA326.md): Bell 47-G5 · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1996 · N57RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate perception of altitude which resulted in an improper flare and subsequent hard landing, and non use of the landing light.
- [NTSB LAX96LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA287.md): Bell 47-G5 · Lost Hills, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1996 · N7885S · Substantial damage
  > improper installation of the carburetor air box.
- [NTSB NYC96LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA145.md): Bell 47G-5 · Carver, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1996 · N8591F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual look out for obstacles, which resulted in a collision with wires and the ground.
- [NTSB LAX96LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA093.md): Bell 47-G5 · Pope Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1996 · N1309X · Destroyed
  > the pilot misjudged the clearance between the broadcaster and the truck resulting in the broadcaster's cables becoming entangled with the truck.
- [NTSB LAX95LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA216.md): Bell 47-G5 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N7923J · Destroyed
  > clutch 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 FTW95LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA239.md): Bell 47G-5 · Falfurrias, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1995 · N1502L · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent 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 LAX95LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA113.md): Bell 47G-5 · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1995 · N1309X · Substantial damage
  > the 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 LAX94LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA386.md): Bell 47G-5 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1994 · N2280W · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight collision with the water for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC94LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA050.md): Bell 47G-5 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1994 · N7043J · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CHI93DEP05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEP05.md): Bell 47-G5 · Fulton, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 25, 1993 · N1464W · Substantial damage
  > the failure (fracture) of the number one cylinder intake valve retainer (keeper).
- [NTSB CHI93LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA320.md): Bell 47-G5 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1993 · N1347X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper autorotation techniques.
- [NTSB LAX93LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA157.md): Bell 47G5 · Greenfield, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1993 · N7080J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the power lines while performing an aerial application run.
- [NTSB MIA93LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA027.md): Bell 47-G5A · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1992 · N7925J · Substantial damage
  > The 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 LAX92LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA278.md): Bell 47G5 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N4798R · Destroyed
  > A 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 MIA92LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA014.md): Bell 47G-5 · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1991 · N1201W · Substantial damage
  > The 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#03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91TL%2303.md): Bell 47-G5A · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Mar 27, 1991 · N7925J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX91LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA013.md): Bell 47G5 · Antarctica · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1990 · N2294W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain on adequate altitude while maneuvering above the water.
- [NTSB CHI90LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA205.md): Bell 47G-5 · Hudson, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1990 · N8140J · Substantial damage
  > Improper touchdown performed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB MKC90LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA124.md): Bell B47G-5 · Shell Knob, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1990 · N7089J · Substantial damage
  > Visual outlook not maintained by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB NYC90DNA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DNA02.md): Bell 47G5 · Marion, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 26, 1990 · N8591F · Substantial damage
  > Improper 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 LAX90DVM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVM01.md): Bell 47G-5 · Guadalupe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 1, 1989 · N4798R · Substantial damage
  > The 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 LAX88DVM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88DVM02.md): Bell 47G5 · Oceano, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 5, 1988 · N1316X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX87DVM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DVM03.md): Bell 47G-5 · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 28, 1987 · N6288N · Substantial damage
  > At 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 NYC86FNC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FNC05.md): Bell 47G-5 · Walthamer, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 12, 1986 · N7861S · Substantial damage
  > While 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 LAX86FVA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FVA11.md): Bell 47G-5 · Porterville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1986 · N1316X · Substantial damage
  > During 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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## 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 ('1181032')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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