# NTSB investigations: Bell 47G3B2A

A list on [Bell 47G3B2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g3b2a.md).

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

- [NTSB IAD03LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA042.md): Bell BHT-47-G3B2A · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N47SN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering to land after a loss of engine power. A factor was the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL02LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA102.md): Bell 47G · Marion, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2002 · N72MU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout while conducting an aerial application maneuver. A factor was the transmission line.
- [NTSB DEN99LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA168.md): Bell 47G3B2A · Tremonton, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1999 · N83246 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while attempting a precautionary autorotation landing. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA99LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA098.md): Bell 47G3B2A · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1999 · N24MP · Substantial damage
  > A fouled external load cable, and the pilot's operation of the helicopter with a non-approved external bucket installation, resulting in misrouted hydraulic lines and consequent malfunction of the external load release system.
- [NTSB SEA98LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA069.md): Bell 47G3B2A · Stanwood, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1998 · N7965J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number two connecting rod, which led to additional internal engine damage and a complete loss of power. Factors include soft terrain in the area where the pilot found it necessary to execute his forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA93LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA034.md): Bell 47G3-B2A · Montpelier, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1992 · N58131 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to leaking internal carburetor seals, resulting from improper repair of the carburetor by an acft repair station.
- [NTSB FTW92LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA026.md): Bell 47G3B2A · Texarkana, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1991 · N8134J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper terrain clearance during takeoff. A factor was his lack of total experience in helicopters.
- [NTSB NYC91DNA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DNA01.md): Bell 47-G3-B · Nantucket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 15, 1990 · N2921W · Destroyed
  > A hard landing, after a power loss due to improper use of the carburetor heat control by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA89LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA175.md): Bell 47G3B2 · Monitor, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1989 · N83111 · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain aircraft separation from obstacles on the ground. A factor in the accident was the bright glare from the rising sun.
- [NTSB SEA89LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA116.md): Bell 47G3B2A · Dyer, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1989 · N59414 · Destroyed
  > The pilots poor planning in attempting a hover in undesirable conditions which resulting in the inability to maintain rotor rom. Contributing to the accident was the mountainous terrain and high density alt.
- [NTSB DEN87LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA120.md): Bell 47G3B2A · Brigham City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1987 · N58131 · Substantial damage
  > An ag plt was ferrying a helicopter to another job in his local area. The plt, an ATP, had estimated that the helicopter had enough fuel for the flt. The helicopter's engine quit and an autorotation was performed, resulting in a hard landing. Less than one…
- [NTSB DEN84LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA260.md): Bell 47G · West Glacier, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1984 · N7965J · Substantial damage
  > Following in-flight power loss the pilot performed an autorotation to a forced landing on a highway. On touchdown, the main rotor made contact with a passing motor home. Investigation revealed no fuel on board, although the pilot calculated 0.6 hours of fuel…
- [NTSB NYC81FNA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNA19.md): Bell 47G-3B · Pawtucket, RI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 8, 1981 · N59415 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA81DYP21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81DYP21.md): Bell 47G3B2 · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1981 · N14827 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN81FTI06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTI06.md): Bell 47G-3B · Thompson Falls, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 4, 1981 · N14802 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN79FQA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FQA06.md): Bell 47G3B2 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 29, 1978 · N83029 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76FYG50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76FYG50.md): Bell 47G-3B · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 10, 1976 · N58131 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76AC012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC012.md): Bell 47G · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 13, 1975 · N441FD · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK75DVA30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75DVA30.md): Bell 47G3B2 · Big Creek, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 18, 1974 · N7986J · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN74DQA42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74DQA42.md): Bell 47G3B2 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 30, 1974 · N58131 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN74DQA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74DQA06.md): Bell 47G3B2 · Luna, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1973 · N58131 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN73AD055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73AD055.md): Bell 4G3B2A · Luna, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 19, 1973 · N83111 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK73DVD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DVD01.md): Bell 47 · Monte Rio, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 1, 1972 · N8186J · 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 ('1181025')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g3b2a/ntsb

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