# FAA incident reports: Bell 47J-2A

A list on [Bell 47J-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47j-2a.md).

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

- [Accident 20180715011229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180715011229A.md): Bell 47J-2A · Franklin, IN · Jul 15, 2018 · N8568F · Destroyed
  > The conditions were VFR. The pilot was Flying in a northerly direction at 50 feet altitude adjacent to runway 21. At the north end of runway 21 the pilot stated the aircraft engine stopped running. The pilot attempted to autorotate then impacted the ground.…
- [Accident 20081011850229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081011850229A.md): Bell 47J2A · Florence, AZ · Oct 11, 2008 · N8567F · Substantial damage
  > (-23) The pilot and 2 passengers departed kdvt at 0900 MST en route to a remote location located at N32.59.30 W111.20.46. The pilot states that upon arrival to the landng location he flew over the site and entered a downwind leg and began a shallow descent.…
- [Accident 20020501012289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020501012289A.md): Bell 47J2A · Blairstown, NJ · May 1, 2002 · N37731 · Substantial damage
  > (.19) On may 1, 2002, about 1430 eastern daylight time, a Bell 47J-2A helicopter, N37731, was substantially damaged while landing at the Blairstown Airport, Blairstown, new jersey. The certificated commercial pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual…
- [Incident 19970301007279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970301007279I.md): Bell 47J2A · Marathon, FL · Mar 1, 1997 · N8568F
  > Narrative: helicopter departed with 2 passengers on sightseeing ride along Florida keys from Marathon, FL at 1520 EST 3/1/97. At approximatley 1550 EST, the engine failed and the pilot performed an autorotation into about 2 feet of water about 1000 yards off…
- [Accident 19950619047699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950619047699A.md): Bell 47J2A · Elkhorn, WI · Jun 19, 1995 · N470WW · Substantial damage
  > Lost power en route. Autorotated during landing flare. Rotors hit tail rotor shaft. Intake valve failed.
- [Accident 19920916037079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920916037079A.md): Bell 47J2A · Booneville, AR · Sep 16, 1992 · N291FW · Substantial damage
  > Ran out of fuel on pipeline patrol. Had misjudged fuel burn as 14 gph. AFM shows 19 gallons per hour.
- [Incident 19900929053269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900929053269I.md): Bell 47J2A · Davidson, NC · Sep 29, 1990 · N8514P
  > Pilot thought engine misfired. Precautionary landing on highway median. Added more gas and departed.
- [Accident 19870807047339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870807047339A.md): Bell 47J2A · Orlando, FL · Aug 7, 1987 · N8523F · Substantial damage
  > Tail rotor malfunction during approach to land. Entered autorotation. Made a hard landing.
- [Accident 19860822044989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860822044989A.md): Bell 47J2A · Newburyport, MA · Aug 22, 1986 · N255PH · Substantial damage
  > Engine quit as pilot practiced autorotation. Main rotor severed tail no hard landing. Fuel selector on empty tank.
- [Accident 19830714031479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830714031479A.md): Bell 47J2A · Interior, SD · Jul 14, 1983 · N8545F · Substantial damage
  > #3 Cylinder connecting rod bolts failed, made hard rotation landing in area of rough terrain. Chopped off tail boom
- [Accident 19820529042539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820529042539A.md): Bell 47J2A · Marathon, FL · May 29, 1982 · N73268 · Destroyed
  > Rear of skid caught under boardwalk on attempted takeoff. Helicopter crashed and turned. Pilots story differs.
- [Accident 19820318004369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820318004369A.md): Bell 47J2A · Emmaus, PA · Mar 18, 1982 · N8565F · Destroyed
  > Engine failed at 200 feet AGL. RPM decay on autorotation allowed severe ground impact. Engine checked out ok.
- [Accident 19800909044419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800909044419A.md): Bell 47J2A · Brookings, OR · Sep 9, 1980 · N2ZH · Destroyed
  > Helicopter made a sudden pedal turn in hover with sling load. Dived into hillside. Cyclic hydraulic pump failed.
- [Accident 19790214002939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790214002939A.md): Bell 47J2A · Kissimmee, FL · Feb 14, 1979 · N8567F · Substantial damage
  > Tail rotor failure ocurred shortly after lift off,made hard autorotation landing.
- [Accident 19781231038319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781231038319A.md): Bell 47B3 · Boulder City, NV · Dec 31, 1978 · N8523F · Substantial damage
  > #3 Cyl and #6 cyl.
- [Accident 19781227041139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781227041139A.md): Bell 47J2A · Kissimmee, FL · Dec 27, 1978 · N3099G · Substantial damage
  > Camshaft became inop due improperly installed lock washer. Sightse flt.
- [Accident 19780516019809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780516019809A.md): Bell 47J2A · Memphis, TN · May 16, 1978 · N1155W · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19771203043129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771203043129A.md): Bell 47J2A · Plymouth, MI · Dec 3, 1977 · N1190W · Destroyed
- [Accident 19770917027639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770917027639A.md): Bell 47J2A · Branson, MO · Sep 17, 1977 · N8579F · Substantial damage
  > Skid struck shoulder of access road.
- [Accident 19770915034179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770915034179A.md): Bell 47J2A · Matecombe Key, FL · Sep 15, 1977 · N8580F · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19770409011359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770409011359A.md): Bell 47J2A · Kingman, AZ · Apr 9, 1977 · N26521 · Substantial damage
  > During app at 30FT AGL plt tried to turn acft 180DEG into wind and overcompensated.
- [Accident 19761212038109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761212038109A.md): Bell 47J2A · Ellenville, NY · Dec 12, 1976 · N3538S · Substantial damage
  > Carb had ice in float chamber. Fuel lines,pump,screen and primer contained ice.
- [Accident 19761031034259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761031034259A.md): Bell 47J · Quake Lake, MT · Oct 31, 1976 · N2835B · Substantial damage
  > T/r struck unmarked wires. Night tkof.
- [Accident 19760813032729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760813032729A.md): Bell 47J2A · Branson, MO · Aug 13, 1976 · N1192W · Substantial damage · 2 fatal
  > Sight seeing flt-tail rotor pinion gear failure due to lack of lubrication.
- [Accident 19760627021039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760627021039A.md): Bell 47J2A · Keokuk, IA · Jun 27, 1976 · N8523F · Substantial damage
  > Hit a telephone cable.
- [Accident 19760620021369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760620021369A.md): Bell 47J2A · Carlyle, IL · Jun 20, 1976 · N3537S · Destroyed
  > Control tube (f and a swashplate p/n 47-724-118-1) did not have bolt thru ball end.
- [Accident 19750920031739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750920031739A.md): Bell 47J2A · Roseburg, OR · Sep 20, 1975 · N2ZH · Substantial damage
  > Stolen acft. Injury index presumed.
- [Accident 19750828025709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750828025709A.md): Bell 47J2A · Branson, MO · Aug 28, 1975 · N1192W · Substantial damage
  > Main rotor blade cut tail section.
- [Accident 19750520020229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750520020229A.md): Bell 47J2A · Philadelphia, PA · May 20, 1975 · N1140W · Substantial damage
  > Valve rocker shaft retaining plate not installed nr 6 cyl. Rocker arm shaft displaced.
- [Accident 19741102036569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741102036569A.md): Bell 47J2A · Ft.Smith, AR · Nov 2, 1974 · N8567F · Substantial damage
  > Lnk failed due outer race rod brng of ptch chng lnk asmbly,Bell 47-541-183-1,slppd for undet reasn
- [Accident 19740909043559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740909043559A.md): Bell 47J2A · Ripon, CA · Sep 9, 1974 · N3072G · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > Tail rotor drive splined coupling failed. Acft spun to r at low alt.
- [Accident 19740906028489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740906028489A.md): Bell 47J2A · Somis, CA · Sep 6, 1974 · N8550F · Destroyed
  > Hovering 150AGL.tkoff,trned dwnwnd. Gusts to 18K.settled with pwr.
- [Accident 19740822033259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740822033259A.md): Bell 47J2A · Point Judith, RI · Aug 22, 1974 · N37739 · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > Plt decided abort flt due random subtle nudges. Passing thru 100-150FT AGL acft tumbled into water.
- [Accident 19740718021559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740718021559A.md): Bell 47J2A · Detroit, MI · Jul 18, 1974 · N8525F · Destroyed
  > Tail rotor drive short shaft failed due to slip joint coupling running dry of grease.

## 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 ('1181106')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47j-2a/incidents

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