# NTSB investigations: Bell 47G A list on [Bell 47G](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 4 · 166 investigations - [NTSB WPR26LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA247.md): Bell 47G · Springtown, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 3, 2026 · N7985A · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR23LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA006.md): Bell 47G2 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 1, 2022 · N24067 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB GAA16CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA143.md): Bell 47 · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2016 · N568TB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to set the appropriate collective friction prior to releasing the collective in flight, which resulted in decreased main rotor pitch, settling with power, and an impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR14CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA196.md): Bell 47G · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2014 · N16414 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after the helicopter's skid catching on the side of a trailer during takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. - [NTSB WPR14LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA180.md): Bell 47G · El Monte, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2014 · N7895B · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during climbout due to a malfunctioning magneto and spark plugs. - [NTSB WPR11LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA190.md): Bell 47G · Torrance, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2011 · N9FK · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain adequate altitude during takeoff, which resulted in ground contact and a dynamic rollover. - [NTSB DFW07WA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07WA110.md): Bell 47G · Ciudad Victoria, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 12, 2007 · N25802 · Substantial damage - [NTSB DFW05CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA235.md): Bell 47G · Swifton, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2005 · N862Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. A contributing factor was sun glare. - [NTSB ATL01LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA108.md): Bell 47G · Berry, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2001 · N6327D · Substantial damage > The failure of the main rotor system stabilizer damper control horn assembly, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with a tree and terrain. - [NTSB NYC00LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA044.md): Bell 47G · Coudersport, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1999 · N940B · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight planning and decision to attempt a takeoff with the passenger from the confined area. - [NTSB FTW98LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA371.md): Bell 47G · Monette, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1998 · N2795A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control. A factor was his lack of total flight experience in helicopters. - [NTSB FTW98FA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA306.md): Bell 47G · Jones, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1998 · N12085 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees during a low altitude flight/maneuver. - [NTSB MIA98LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA170.md): Bell 47G · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1998 · N182JR · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command(CFI) failure to maintain control of the aircraft. - [NTSB FTW98FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA238.md): Bell 47G · Bixby, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N9954F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. - [NTSB MIA97FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA248.md): Bell 47G · Saluda, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1997 · N70747 · Destroyed > in-flight collision with a tree, for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB ATL96LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA106.md): Bell 47G · Bartow, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1996 · N6356 · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and his failure to maintain ground clearance, while maneuvering to avoid a collision with a utility line. - [NTSB ATL95LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA171.md): Bell 47G · Union City, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N616X · Substantial damage > Failure of a #4 connecting rod bolt, which resulted in engine stoppage and a forced landing. - [NTSB FTW94LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA166.md): Bell 47G · Sulphur, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1994 · N933B · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the failure of an engine accessory oil pump gear. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the autorotation. - [NTSB LAX93FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA272.md): Bell 47G2-M · S. Sn Francisco, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N2473B · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in flight into high winds, turbulence and windshear. - [NTSB MIA93LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA144.md): Bell 47G · Panama City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N3628G · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot-in-command and his failure to maintain rotor RPM, which resulted in failure of the helicopter to attain effective translational lift. Factors related to the accident were: the fence & terrain conditions. - [NTSB MIA93FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA121.md): Bell 47-G · Parker, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1993 · N970B · Destroyed > the misjudgement of the distance by the nonrated pilot-in-command and subsequent collision with a tree. Contributing to the accident was the lack of helicopter experience of the pilot-in-command. - [NTSB MIA91LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA141.md): Bell 47-G · Aguadilla, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N955B · Destroyed > The improper in flight planning/decision of the pilot-in-command to conduct an out-of-ground-effect hover with a right crosswind. This resulted in an in flight loss of control due to settling with power and in flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB FTW91LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA007.md): Bell 47G · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1990 · N1071Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing tailwind conditions and his failure to maintain rotor RPM. - [NTSB LAX90LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA164.md): Bell 47G · Riverside, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1990 · N9FK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in the type of aircraft. - [NTSB MIA90LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA077.md): Bell 47G · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1990 · N4837 · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The location of trees was a related factor in that the pilot was unable to maintain rotor RPM while attempting to reach a suitable landing area during… - [NTSB SEA89LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA177.md): Bell 47G · Corvallis, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1989 · N47VS · Destroyed > Student pilot's improper use of the collective control while performing hovering autorotations, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the student's actions, which resuled in hard landings. In addition, the engine mount was significantly weakened… - [NTSB MKC89LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA195.md): Bell 47G · Ozark, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N182JR · Substantial damage > The failure of the dual student to properly flare during an autorotative landing resulting in a hard landing and partial failure of the right skid. The CFI also failed to properly monitor the student's actions on the flight controls. - [NTSB MIA89LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA229.md): Bell 47G · Ponce, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1989 · N955B · Substantial damage > Failure of the aft tail rotor drive shaft. - [NTSB MIA89LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA092.md): Bell 47G · Oklawaha, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1989 · N863Z · Substantial damage > Pilot's failure to properly control the helicopter during an attempted landing on the back of a truck. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in performing similar landings. - [NTSB ATL87LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA229.md): Bell 47G (TOM CAT) · Dothan, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1987 · N10175 · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that while he was making a turn-around over trees after the 1st swath run, the helicopter enctrd a sudden wind change. He stated that the wind cond was from a cumulus buildup which put him in a tailwind situation. As he completed his turn with… - [NTSB NYC87LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA210.md): Bell 47G3 · Marston Mills, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1987 · N6355 · Substantial damage > The helicopter reached an altitude of about 50 feet when a loss of power was experienced. Immediately the pilot set up for an emergency landing and set the helicopter down. The aircraft, however, collided with the ground hard and incurred substantial damage.… - [NTSB NYC87FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA114.md): Bell 47G · Wassaic, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1987 · N13766 · Destroyed > The Bell 47G helicopter was on a aerial survey of buried telephone cable when the red main rotor blade separated from the blade grips in flight. The main rotor hub with the main rotor blade separated from the transmission and the helicopter crashed. No… - [NTSB FTW86LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA043.md): Bell 47G · Beaumont, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1986 · N2275B · Substantial damage > The pilot was taking off from an area which was protected from the wind by a large building. After obtaining translational lift and climbing above the building, a right quartering tail wind, with gusts to 20 knots, was encountered. The pilot stated he lost… - [NTSB MKC85LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA152.md): Bell 47G · Pella, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1985 · N75273 · Substantial damage > The purpose of the flt was to provede training in aerial application procedures and techniques for the plt/owner of N75273. The instructor plt has extensive experience in this m/m and was at the controls. He was demonstrating a turn around at the end of a… - [NTSB LAX85LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA079.md): Bell 47G · Chatsworth, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1984 · N182JR · Destroyed > The plt was practicing off airport touch & go's. on the second lndg the left skid contacted a hidden dirt embankment andthe acft rolled over. A post impact fire consumed the aircraft. Both certificated commercial plts aboard the helicopter escaped unharmed.… - [NTSB CHI84LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA211.md): Bell 47G · Drummond Island, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1984 · N10174 · Substantial damage > The plt had previously made 2 local flts, during which, he practiced water landings & takeoffs as well as other maneuvers. On the 3rd flt, he made several water takeoffs & landings. Then while on a landing, the helicopter began to roll quickly to the right.… - [NTSB LAX84LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA108.md): Bell 47G · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1983 · N4475 · Substantial damage > During a demonstration to show his student how to autorotate fm a 2 ft height AGL the instructor reduced pwr and inadvertently applied fwd cyclic. The front portion of the skids hit the gd followed by the main rotor blades. Helicopter then rocked backwards,… - [NTSB LAX83FA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA448.md): Bell 47G · Oceanside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1983 · N62221 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff, the eng lost power at an alt of aprx 400 ft AGL. An autorotative landing was made on uneven terrain beside a stream with weeds aprx 3 ft high. During touchdown, the main rotor struck the tail boom. An inspection of the engine revealed… - [NTSB ATL83LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA354.md): Bell 47G · Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1983 · N88754 · Substantial damage > The helicopter settled after takeoff and rolled over after touching down on sloping terrain. One of the two pilots aboard was being transported to receive a private rating in helicopters. He had been endorsed for solo in the Bell 47 and had flown the Bell 47… - [NTSB NYC83FHM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FHM01.md): Bell 47G · Plainsboro, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 15, 1983 · N6597D · Destroyed > The acft collided with the ground after a tail rotor drive shaft failed. The plt lost tail rotor control during an aerial application maneuver. The metallurgist report of examination and discovery of fatigue fracture after the accident is a part of the… - [NTSB LAX82FA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA341.md): Bell 47G-2 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1982 · N4242A · Destroyed > The plt was in the local pattern practicing maneuvers. After completing a quick stop maneuver & hovering, another takeoff was initiated. The plt stated that it seemed to take an unusual amount of forward cyclic to initiate forward flt. During the final… - [NTSB CHI82DA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA212.md): Bell 47G-2A · Hudsonville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 16, 1982 · N364W · Substantial damage > The pilot was flying a swath run that required him to fly under electric wires near a blacktop county road. As the pilot was coming off the field and passing under the wires, he realized he was on a collision course with a car. He pulled up to avoid the car… - [NTSB CHI82DA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA176.md): Bell 47G-1 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 20, 1982 · N141B · Substantial damage > The fore and aft cyclic control linkage tube became disconnected in flight. An emergency descent, using collective "s" turns to reduce airspeed was performed. The pilot intentionally collided with trees during the forced landing to cushion the fall.… - [NTSB MKC82DA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA080.md): Bell 47G-2 · Osage Beech, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 15, 1982 · N208B · Destroyed > Shortly after the helicopter cleared the helipad the pilot noticed that although he had the cyclic positioned in the full forward position against the stop the airspeed was gradually decaying. The pilot then removed his seatbeat and moved forward. Along with… - [NTSB FTW82DA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA073.md): Bell 47G · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 28, 1982 · N1773 · Substantial damage > The pilot attempted to land on a narrow flatbed trailer. He stated that he encountered some buffeting from the wind funneling between two hangars. On his third attempt to position the helicopter on the trailer, the right skid slipped off. The main rotor… - [NTSB LAX81DVM17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVM17.md): Bell 47G · Pescadero, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 17, 1981 · N62221 · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL81FKW02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FKW02.md): Bell 47G · Clarksville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 8, 1980 · N64877 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80DVA64](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVA64.md): Bell 47G · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1980 · N148B · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC80FGT16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FGT16.md): Bell 47G · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 12, 1980 · N2795A · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA104.md): Bell 47G · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1980 · N8270E · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g/ntsb.md?page=2 ## 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 ('1181002') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g/ntsb --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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