# FAA incident reports: Bell 47G-5A

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

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

- [Accident 20160608009259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160608009259A.md): Bell 47G-5A · Hastings, MN · Jun 8, 2016 · N25LB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was performing an agriculture spraying operation and had just refueled. (Tanks half full) in addition, the pilot had onloaded approximately 80-90 gallons of checmical. The aircraft departed the platform truck in an easterly direction. As the…
- [Accident 20140218002909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140218002909A.md): Bell 47G-5A · Greenfield, CA · Feb 18, 2014 · N715BH · Substantial damage
  > Helicopter N715BH struck a power pole with its main rotor blade impacted ground and rolled over.
- [Accident 20130103000099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130103000099A.md): Bell 47G-5A · Five Points, CA · Jan 3, 2013 · N14841 · Substantial damage
  > On January 3, 2013 a Bell 47G5A was approaching a field to spray a herbicide called "prowl". The aircraft approached the field of new garlic going under the 40 foot power lines and the rotor disc hit a wooded pole at about 10 feet off the ground and sheared…
- [Incident 20080731841299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080731841299I.md): Bell 47G5A · Angleton/Lake, TX · Jul 31, 2008 · N58133 · Minor damage
  > (-23) Maintenance ground run on helicopter with mechanic at the controls. Helicopter spun around several times while on ground striking a mechanic standing next to aircraft.
- [Accident 20070824019979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070824019979A.md): Bell 47G5A · Ramsey, MN · Aug 24, 2007 · N25LB · Destroyed
  > (-23) During mosquito control application and enroute from aerial application area to nearby parking lot, pilot heard a loud pop then immediately lost pitch control. Pilot said engine and rotor speed sounded normal. Pilot used tail rotor only, to guide…
- [Accident 20050519009619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050519009619A.md): Bell 47G5A · Brush, CO · May 19, 2005 · N59403 · Substantial damage
  > (-23) Helicopter was resting on trailer, attached to chevy suburban. The pilot/new owner decided to remove helo from trailer. After starting helo pilot was lifting off trailer and planned to move laterally to the right to set it on the ground. He did not…
- [Accident 20030627028979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030627028979A.md): Bell 47G5A · Sandusky, MI · Jun 27, 2003 · N8413D · Substantial damage
  > (-23) Aircraft experienced sudden engine failure @ approx 400' AGL entered autorotation landed in bean field tail boom bent. Tr blades bent skid tubes bent back. Acft intact. Pilot not injured, 2 pax minor injury.
- [Accident 20000922036629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000922036629A.md): Bell 47G5A · Losantville, IN · Sep 22, 2000 · N14841 · No damage
  > (-23) The pilot set the helicopter half on gravel and on grass. The helicopter rocked backward as he put weight on the skids. He pushed forward cyclic with no help. He then added power and collective the helicopter jumped vertically 15-20 feet and turned 90…
- [Accident 19961007031299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961007031299A.md): Bell 47G5A · King City, CA · Oct 7, 1996 · N8135J · Substantial damage
  > During climb over power lines allowed rotor engine and airspeed decay. Unable correct. Settled with power to impact
- [Accident 19950504009229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950504009229A.md): Bell 47G5A · Middleboro, MA · May 4, 1995 · N444GW · Substantial damage
  > Abrupt descent to ground during turn around from practice spray run. Impacted. No anomalies. Settling with power.
- [Accident 19940702017159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940702017159A.md): Bell 47G5A · Wareham, MA · Jul 2, 1994 · N59400 · Substantial damage
  > Ran out of fuel surveying dusting site. Too slow and low for safe autorotation. Impact in bog. Rotors chopped tail.
- [Accident 19940322028079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940322028079A.md): Bell 47G5A · Wisconsin Rapod, WI · Mar 22, 1994 · N2991W · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > Missing. Found 6MONTHS later in wooded area. Only 12MI west departure. No mechanical anomalies in engine, airframe.
- [Incident 19930729037229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930729037229I.md): Bell 47J2 · Plymouth, MA · Jul 29, 1993 · N444GW · Minor damage
  > Engine quit while practicing autorotation maneuver. Autorotation to road. Carburtor idle. Cutoff plunger stuck.
- [Accident 19920621026709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920621026709A.md): Bell 47G5A · Pago Pago, American Samoa · Jun 21, 1992 · N211CB · Substantial damage
  > Tried to depart ship pad with left rear skid attached. Rolled over on liftoff.
- [Accident 19911031048229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911031048229A.md): Bell 47G5A · Kosrae Island, Guam · Oct 31, 1991 · N7162R · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > Rolled over sideways into ocean while attempting to lift off shipboard helipad. Had neglected to untie right skid.
- [Accident 19910926063239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910926063239A.md): Bell 47G5A · Pearsall, TX · Sep 26, 1991 · N59424 · Destroyed
  > Powerline patrol helicopter struck wires on takeoff and crashed on a highway. Pilot did not see wires.
- [Incident 19910907038669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910907038669I.md): Bell 47G5A · Pago Pago, American Samoa · Sep 7, 1991 · N58125
  > Partial engine power after takeoff. Forced landing in ocean. A wave rolled helicopter over. Surf washed it on reef.
- [Accident 19910309004819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910309004819A.md): Bell 47G5A · Farmington, CA · Mar 9, 1991 · N59403 · Substantial damage
  > Flew into liquid fertilizer during a turn from spray run. Lost engine RPM settled to ground. Air intake was fouled.
- [Accident 19880918039149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880918039149A.md): Bell 47G5A · Perris, CA · Sep 18, 1988 · N4099G · Substantial damage
  > Lost tail rotor control on liftoff. Rotor hit ground along side of loader. Engine basket fatigue fractured.
- [Accident 19880811032389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880811032389A.md): Bell 47G5 · Block Island, RI · Aug 11, 1988 · N14861 · Substantial damage
  > Landing after pipeline patrol. Lost tail rotor effectiveness. Landing from a low hover. Made 360 prior ground impact
- [Incident 19880325019619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880325019619I.md): Bell 47G5A · Charlotte, MI · Mar 25, 1988 · N8413D · Minor damage
  > Student had a tail rotor strike and a hard landing resulted while trying to hover. CFI failed to correct.
- [Accident 19860720034619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860720034619A.md): Bell 47G5A · Portland, CT · Jul 20, 1986 · N59400 · Substantial damage
  > The engine failed during takeoff. The helicopter landed on a sandbank. Cause of engine failure is undetermined.
- [Accident 19860506076999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860506076999A.md): Bell 47G5A · Agana, Guam · May 6, 1986 · N2996W · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > Main rotor blades struck the ship as aircraft lifted off with a skid tiedown rope attached. Aircraft sank in ocean.
- [Accident 19841022057699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841022057699A.md): Bell 47G5A · Belle Glade, FL · Oct 22, 1984 · N59424 · Substantial damage
  > After liftoff, the rotor blades struck a hangar support pole after encountering a gust of wind. Ground crew injury.
- [Accident 19840801036639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840801036639A.md): Bell 47G5A · Winterhaven, CA · Aug 1, 1984 · N4099G · Substantial damage
  > Pilot allowed rotor RPM to decrease after lift off, helicopter settled, left skid dug in causing crash.
- [Incident 19840731066319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840731066319I.md): Bell 47G5A · Yuma, AZ · Jul 31, 1984 · N7990J · Minor damage
  > Engine lost power due to a stuck valve. Hard landing in cotton field caused main rotors to chop off the tailboom.
- [Accident 19840621029389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840621029389A.md): Bell 47G5A · Houma, LA · Jun 21, 1984 · N14807 · Substantial damage
  > Crash occurred during emergency landing after power failure because fuel control governor spring had broken.
- [Incident 19830825049819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830825049819I.md): Bell 47G5A · Sulphur, LA · Aug 25, 1983 · N14807 · Minor damage
  > Five inches of the stabilizer bar separated while spraying a pond. Vibration occurred. Landed safely.
- [Accident 19820601020139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820601020139A.md): Bell 47G5A · New Philadelphi, OH · Jun 1, 1982 · N2988W · Destroyed
  > During power line patrol pilot lost control of helicopter. Aft cycle control lost. Failure pn 20057415D.
- [Incident 19810524056129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810524056129I.md): Bell 47G5A · Somerton, AZ · May 24, 1981 · N4099G · Substantial damage
  > Mechanic was making engine runup. Aircraft became airborne and crashed. The mechanic was not rated in helicopter.
- [Accident 19810503022249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810503022249A.md): Bell 47G5A · Soledad, CA · May 3, 1981 · N2994W · Destroyed
  > Helicopter developed yaw on pull up from swath run. Crash landed. Found score and heat discolored clutch.
- [Accident 19800911042459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800911042459A.md): Bell 47G5A · Yuma, AZ · Sep 11, 1980 · N7990J · Destroyed
  > Lost rotor RPM on night spray run. Struck tree on emergency landing. Found rotor transmission bearing failure.
- [Accident 19800327007149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800327007149A.md): Bell 47G5A · Fayetteville, PA · Mar 27, 1980 · N58133 · Destroyed
  > Lifted off helipad dolly in backyard. Struck residence on climbout. Factor; insufficient egress route.
- [Incident 19800205020689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800205020689I.md): Bell 47G5A · Buffalo, NY · Feb 5, 1980 · N58115
  > Pilot took off with inadequate fuel. Engine stopped running due to fuel exhaustion.
- [Accident 19791129033509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791129033509A.md): Bell 47G5A · Alice, TX · Nov 29, 1979 · N58132 · Substantial damage
  > Tried takeoff from trailer. Skid tiedown fell back in place. Helicopter rolled over off trailer.
- [Incident 19781031027919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781031027919I.md): Bell 47G5A · Greeley, CO · Oct 31, 1978 · N8135J · Minor damage
  > Student practicing autorotation from 3 ft. on touchdown. Machine rocked forward, then back, damaged tailrotor.
- [Accident 19780829027509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780829027509A.md): Bell 47G5A · Manson, IA · Aug 29, 1978 · N14841 · Substantial damage
  > Off airport operation.
- [Accident 19780314005049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780314005049A.md): Bell 47B3 · Kearney, NE · Mar 14, 1978 · N7989J · Destroyed
  > In hover at 3 to 5 ft. aircraft rolled to right and blades struck.
- [Accident 19770710032279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770710032279A.md): Bell 47G5 · Maricopa, AZ · Jul 10, 1977 · N6276N · Destroyed
  > Aircraft crashed inverted.
- [Accident 19770629018429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770629018429A.md): Bell 47G5A · Red Cloud, NE · Jun 29, 1977 · N7989J · Substantial damage
  > During lift-off from trailer,skid caught in tie-down chain.
- [Accident 19750908029459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750908029459A.md): Bell 47G5 · Chandler, AZ · Sep 8, 1975 · N4099G · Substantial damage
  > Rapid intense vib,lndd in damp soft plowed fld. Skid toes dug in,m/r blade hit t/r drive & boom.
- [Accident 19740820029209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740820029209A.md): Bell 47G5A · Hinsdale, IL · Aug 20, 1974 · N211CB · Substantial damage
  > Plt noted hi dscnt rate drg flare,made run-on type ldg.
- [Accident 19740627027641A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740627027641A.md): Bell 47G5A · Detroit, MI · Jun 27, 1974 · N59399 · Substantial damage · 1 fatal
  > Patrol duty ovr Detroit river. Tower personnel did not maintain track of each acft.
- [Accident 19740112001249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740112001249A.md): Bell 47G5A · Aurora, CO · Jan 12, 1974 · N2991W · Substantial damage
  > Accident site snow covered. Hit tail first on demo autorotation.
- [Accident 19731108035419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731108035419A.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Belle Chasse, LA · Nov 8, 1973 · N2994W · Destroyed
  > Excessv wear fnd on t/r drive gr and quill asmbly inadeqt mesh-345 hrs.360 turns,closed throttle.
- [Accident 19730705020219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730705020219A.md): Bell 47G5A · Aurora, CO · Jul 5, 1973 · N2991W · Substantial damage
  > Student rolled off throttle durg hover.

## 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 ('1181034')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-5a/incidents

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