Bell 47G-5A
NTSB investigations · 40
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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
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 ('1181034')
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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 ('1181034')
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NTSB GAA16CA293Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · Hastings, MNThe pilot's failure to attain a positive rate of climb during takeoff from a service truck, which resulted in an impact with terrain and substantial damage to the tail boom and fuselage.NTSB WPR14CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G 5A · Greenfield, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power pole during low-altitude maneuvering flight.NTSB WPR13CA084Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · Five Points, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with a telephone pole during a low-level maneuver.NTSB CHI07LA277Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5A · Anoka, MNThe loss of helicopter pitch control for undetermined reasons during the aerial application maneuver and the pilot's inability to control the aircraft during the descent.. A contributing factor to the accident was the soft terrain.NTSB DEN05CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-5A · Brush, COThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the truck trailer during takeoff. A factor contributing to this accident was the truck trailer.NTSB CHI03LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5A · Sandusky, MIThe failure of the ignition switch leading to an engine power loss in cruise flight and the subsequent high flare during autorotation. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and the unsuitable terrain…NTSB ATL02LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5A · La Belle, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance of a tree while maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the tree and subsequent uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.NTSB CHI00TA306Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-5A · Economy, INThe pilot failed to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting a landing on unsuitable terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the grass covered, down slope in the terrain.NTSB LAX97LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5A · King City, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the takeoff initial climb.NTSB NYC95LA100Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5A · Middleboro, MAthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low altitude aerial application turn, which resulted in inadvertent settling with power and the subsequent collision with the terrain.NTSB NYC94LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G5 · Wareham, MAThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB CHI94FA330Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5A · Wisconsin Rpds, WIUndetermined.NTSB LAX92LA262Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G5A · Pago Pago (Pacific Ocean)The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection in failing to ensure that all skid tiedowns were removed prior to the attempted takeoff.NTSB LAX92LA030Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G5A · KosraeThe pilot-in-command's improper preflight inspection of the helicopter resulting in a tiedown strap not being removed from the right skid and subsequent roll over on takeoff.NTSB FTW91LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5A · Pearsall, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout for obstacles during operations from a remote site.NTSB LAX91LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5A · Farmington, CAThe contamination of the engine induction air filter. Soft terrain during the touchdown was a factor in the accident.NTSB LAX88DUG07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-5A · Perris, CAOn liftoff, tail rotor control was lost and helicopter spun with main rotor striking terrain. Investigation revealed fatigue failure of engine mounting cage. The eng basket had failed and allowed the t/r drive shaft to pull out of the coupling. The basket had…NTSB NYC88LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G5 · Biddeford, METhe helicopter made an approach to a low hover above a hard surfaced rwy. The helicopter was slowly air taxiing when the plt felt the helicopter become unstable directionally and he considered making a run-on landing. However, before he could make the landing…NTSB NYC86LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5A · Portland, CTWhile climbing, shortly after takeoff, the eng quit for undetermined reasons. The pilot autorotated into a sand bank where the helicopter received substantial damage.NTSB LAX86LA211Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5A · AganaThe helicopter crashed into the ocean when the plt attempted to lift off from a tuna boat. Reportedly, only three of the four tiedown ropes, which had secured the helicopter to the boat, had been released. The plt's medical certificate was dated 1/18/84.NTSB MIA85FA016Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5A · Belle Glade, FLAcft wad parked with 3 ft clearance between main rotor and corner of hangar. Plt stated that on lift off a gust of wind blew acft toward hangar. Main rotor blades made contact. Ground crewman injured by flying debris.NTSB LAX84LA424Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5A · Winterhaven, CAThe acft collided with the ground during a takeoff attempt. According to the plt, after the acft was loaded with 60 gallons of pesticide a takeoff was begun. The acft became airborne and traveled about 300 ft when the plt inadvertantly allowed the rotor RPM…NTSB FTW84LA282Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5A · Houma, LAThe helicopter autorotated into trees and marsh land after a partial loss of power. The acft was on a pipeline patrol atlow alt at the time of the power loss. Examination of the engine after the accident revealed that the fuel control governor spring, p/n…NTSB CHI82DA198Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-5A · New Philadelphi, OHWhile patrolling a powerline, the pilot heard a loud noise, similar to a gunshot, which seemed to come from directly behind the firewall. Immediately after that, the helicopter started to pitch up and roll to the right. He reported that the helicopter reached…NTSB LAX81FVM21Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 47G-5A · Soledad, CANTSB LAX80FUK01Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-5A · Yuma, AZNTSB NYC80FA029Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 47G-5A · Fayetteville, PANTSB FTW80DRG09Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-5A · Alice, TXNTSB MKC78DCD49Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-5A · Manson, IANTSB MKC78FCJ13Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G5A · Kearney, NENTSB LAX77FA057Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 47G-5A · Maricopa, AZNTSB MKC77DCJ27Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G5A · Red Cloud, NENTSB LAX76DUJ29Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-5 · Chandler, AZNTSB LAX75DUM14Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 47G-5A · Lat 02s (Atlantic Ocean)NTSB CHI75FEE14Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBell 47G5A · Hinsdale, ILNTSB CHI74AC099Accident · 2 fatalClosedBell 47G-5A · Detroit, MINTSB DEN74DTE43Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-5 · Aurora, CONTSB FTW74FRD18Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBell 47G-5A · Belle Chasse, LANTSB DEN74FTE02Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-5A · Aurora, CONTSB CHI73FEC08Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-5A · Blissfield, MI
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