# NTSB investigations: 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.

- [NTSB GAA16CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA293.md): Bell 47G · Hastings, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2016 · N25LB · Substantial damage
  > The 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 WPR14CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA115.md): Bell 47G 5A · Greenfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2014 · N715BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power pole during low-altitude maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB WPR13CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA084.md): Bell 47G · Five Points, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 3, 2013 · N14841 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with a telephone pole during a low-level maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI07LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA277.md): Bell 47G-5A · Anoka, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2007 · N25LB · Substantial damage
  > The 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 DEN05CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA078.md): Bell 47G-5A · Brush, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2005 · N59403 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the truck trailer during takeoff. A factor contributing to this accident was the truck trailer.
- [NTSB CHI03LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA184.md): Bell 47G-5A · Sandusky, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N8413D · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ATL02LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA094.md): Bell 47G-5A · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2002 · N14838 · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CHI00TA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00TA306.md): Bell 47G-5A · Economy, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 2000 · N14841 · Substantial damage
  > The 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 LAX97LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA006.md): Bell 47G-5A · King City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1996 · N8135J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB NYC95LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA100.md): Bell 47G-5A · Middleboro, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1995 · N444GW · Substantial damage
  > the 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 NYC94LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA110.md): Bell 47-G5 · Wareham, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1994 · N59400 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI94FA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA330.md): Bell 47G-5A · Wisconsin Rpds, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1994 · N2991W · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX92LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA262.md): Bell 47-G5A · Pago Pago (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1992 · N211CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection in failing to ensure that all skid tiedowns were removed prior to the attempted takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX92LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA030.md): Bell 47-G5A · Kosrae · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1991 · N7162R · Destroyed
  > The 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 FTW91LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA166.md): Bell 47G-5A · Pearsall, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1991 · N59424 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout for obstacles during operations from a remote site.
- [NTSB LAX91LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA128.md): Bell 47G-5A · Farmington, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1991 · N59403 · Substantial damage
  > The contamination of the engine induction air filter. Soft terrain during the touchdown was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX88DUG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88DUG07.md): Bell 47G-5A · Perris, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 18, 1988 · N4099G · Substantial damage
  > On 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 NYC88LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA214.md): Bell 47G5 · Biddeford, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1988 · N14861 · Substantial damage
  > The 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 NYC86LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA191.md): Bell 47G-5A · Portland, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1986 · N59400 · Substantial damage
  > While climbing, shortly after takeoff, the eng quit for undetermined reasons. The pilot autorotated into a sand bank where the helicopter received substantial damage.
- [NTSB LAX86LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA211.md): Bell 47G-5A · Agana · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1986 · N2996W · Destroyed
  > The 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 MIA85FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA016.md): Bell 47G-5A · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1984 · N59424 · Substantial damage
  > Acft 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 LAX84LA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA424.md): Bell 47G-5A · Winterhaven, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1984 · N4099G · Substantial damage
  > The 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 FTW84LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA282.md): Bell 47G-5A · Houma, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1984 · N14807 · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CHI82DA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA198.md): Bell 47G-5A · New Philadelphi, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1982 · N2988W · Destroyed
  > While 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 LAX81FVM21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVM21.md): Bell 47G-5A · Soledad, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 3, 1981 · N2994W · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80FUK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FUK01.md): Bell 47G-5A · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 11, 1980 · N7990J · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC80FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FA029.md): Bell 47G-5A · Fayetteville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 27, 1980 · N58133 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80DRG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRG09.md): Bell 47G-5A · Alice, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 29, 1979 · N58132 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78DCD49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DCD49.md): Bell 47G-5A · Manson, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1978 · N14841 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FCJ13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FCJ13.md): Bell 47G5A · Kearney, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 14, 1978 · N7989J · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX77FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FA057.md): Bell 47G-5A · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 10, 1977 · N6276N · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC77DCJ27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DCJ27.md): Bell 47G5A · Red Cloud, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1977 · N7989J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76DUJ29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUJ29.md): Bell 47G-5 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 8, 1975 · N4099G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75DUM14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75DUM14.md): Bell 47G-5A · Lat 02s (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 22, 1974 · N83069 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI75FEE14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEE14.md): Bell 47G5A · Hinsdale, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1974 · N211CB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74AC099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74AC099.md): Bell 47G-5A · Detroit, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 27, 1974 · N59399 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN74DTE43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74DTE43.md): Bell 47G-5 · Aurora, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 12, 1974 · N2991W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FRD18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FRD18.md): Bell 47G-5A · Belle Chasse, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 8, 1973 · N2994W · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN74FTE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74FTE02.md): Bell 47G-5A · Aurora, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1973 · N2991W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73FEC08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEC08.md): Bell 47G-5A · Blissfield, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1972 · N2988W · Substantial damage

## 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 ('1181034')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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