# NTSB investigations: 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.

Page 1 of 2 · 51 investigations

- [NTSB CEN18LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA269.md): Bell 47J · Franklin, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2018 · N8568F · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR09CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA008.md): Bell 47J-2A · Florence, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2008 · N8567F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a wind shift encountered during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and rollover. Contributing to the accident was the encounter with the wind shift.
- [NTSB NYC02LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA090.md): Bell 47J-2A · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2002 · N37731 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in a tail strike.
- [NTSB FTW92LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA226.md): Bell 47-J2A · Booneville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1992 · N291FW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM during autorotative landing. Factors were fuel exhaustion, the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, and the pilot not refueling the helicopter.
- [NTSB BFO91LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA018.md): Bell 47J2A · Matoaca, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1990 · N8514P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of four propeller retention and the pilot's misjudgement of the forced landing approach.
- [NTSB MIA87LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA224.md): Bell 47J-2A · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1987 · N8523F · Substantial damage
  > During the apch to land the tail rotor drive assy failed resulting in a momentary loss of control. The plt then autorotated & landed on the company helipad, during which the helicopter sustained substantial damage. Examination of the tail rotor drive assy…
- [NTSB NYC86LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA227.md): Bell 47J-2A · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1986 · N255PH · Substantial damage
  > The plt experienced a total power loss of the acft eng while practicing autorotations. The helicopter landed hard, the main rotor flexed and severed the tail boom. Post accident inspection of the helicopter revealed the fuel selector was positioned on the…
- [NTSB DEN83LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA165.md): Bell 47J-2A · Interior, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1983 · N8545F · Substantial damage
  > While on a sight-seeing flt over a park, the plt heard a loud noise & the helicopter shuddered & lost power. At that time, the acft was over a canyon, so the plt looked for the flatest area to land & began an autorotation. During the landing, the helicopter…
- [NTSB MIA82DA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA125.md): Bell 47J-2A · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 29, 1982 · N73268 · Destroyed
  > The pilot reported that an intermittent vibration was felt during the magneto check before takeoff. During a second magneto check at high power, the nose of the helicopter came up, a loud explosive noise was heard, and a fire erupted near the left fuel tank.…
- [NTSB NYC82DA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA056.md): Bell 47J-2A · Emmaus, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 18, 1982 · N8565F · Substantial damage
  > While maneuvering at approximately 200 feet AGL for an aerial photography mission a sudden and complete power failure occurred. The pilot initiated autorotation procedures and set a course for the only open area, a small field with a 15 degree upslope. A…
- [NTSB SEA80FYK18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FYK18.md): Bell 47J-2A · Brookings, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 9, 1980 · N2ZH · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79FLD39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLD39.md): Bell 47J-2A · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 14, 1979 · N8567F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79FVW06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FVW06.md): Bell 47J2A · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 31, 1978 · N8523F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FLD28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLD28.md): Bell 47J2A · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 27, 1978 · N3099G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA063.md): Bell 47J-2A · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 16, 1978 · N1155W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEC08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEC08.md): Bell 47J2A · Plymouth, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1977 · N1190W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC77FCG57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FCG57.md): Bell 47J · Branson, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1977 · N8579F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77DKT75](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DKT75.md): Bell 47J2A · Matecombe Key, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 15, 1977 · N8580F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX77DUJ42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77DUJ42.md): Bell 47J-2A · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 9, 1977 · N26521 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FFA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FFA10.md): Bell 47J-2A · Ellenville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 12, 1976 · N3538S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA77FTI01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FTI01.md): Bell 47J-2 · Quake Lake, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 31, 1976 · N2835B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76AK073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76AK073.md): Bell 47J-2A · Branson, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 13, 1976 · N1192W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DCD54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DCD54.md): Bell 47J-2A · Keokuk, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1976 · N8523F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEV45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEV45.md): Bell 47J-2A · Carlyle, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 20, 1976 · N3537S · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA76DYI09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYI09.md): Bell 47J-2A · Roseburg, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1975 · N2ZH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC7LDCG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC7LDCG19.md): Bell 47J2A · Branson, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1975 · N1192W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75AN108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN108.md): Bell 47J-2A · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 20, 1975 · N1140W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FPG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FPG28.md): Bell 47J-2A · Ft.Smith, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 2, 1974 · N8567F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75AP011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75AP011.md): Bell 47J-2A · Ripon, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 9, 1974 · N3072G · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX75FUQ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75FUQ07.md): Bell 47J-2A · Somis, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 6, 1974 · N8550F · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC75AN021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN021.md): Bell 47J-2A · Point Judith, RI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 22, 1974 · N37739 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI75AC009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC009.md): Bell 47J-2A · Detroit, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 18, 1974 · N8525F · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI73AC053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73AC053.md): Bell 47J-2A · Richmond, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 5, 1972 · N8525F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73FRD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FRD04.md): Bell 47J-2A · Venice, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1972 · N3092G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN72FTE61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN72FTE61.md): Bell 47J-2 · Glenwood Sps, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 2, 1972 · N8502F · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC72FHJ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FHJ16.md): Bell 47-J2A · Canarsie, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 15, 1972 · N1132W · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX69F0313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69F0313.md): Bell 47J-2A · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 31, 1969 · N8550F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68D0427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68D0427.md): Bell 47J-2A · Concord Twp, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 3, 1968 · N1140W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC68A0024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68A0024.md): Bell 47J-2A · Cordova, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 6, 1967 · N3073G · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX68A0027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68A0027.md): Bell 47J-2A · Pico Rivera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1967 · N1134W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK67X0138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK67X0138.md): Bell 47J-2 · Yukon, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1967 · N8525F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67A0171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67A0171.md): Bell 47J-2A · Brooklyn, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1967 · N1132W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC67A0057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC67A0057.md): Bell 47J-2A · Tyonek, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 13, 1967 · N3070G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67A0095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67A0095.md): Bell 47J-2A · Miami Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 20, 1967 · N73990 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67A0050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67A0050.md): Bell 47J-2A · Leland, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 20, 1966 · N8582F · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW67A0044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67A0044.md): Bell 47J-2A · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 9, 1966 · N8565F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC67A0033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC67A0033.md): Bell 47J-2A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 3, 1966 · N252PH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67A0037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67A0037.md): Bell 47J-2A · Leeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 22, 1966 · N3092G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC67A0002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC67A0002.md): Bell 47J-2A · Bornite, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 18, 1966 · N8502F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66A0046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66A0046.md): Bell 47-J2A · Empire, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 15, 1965 · N3092G · Substantial damage

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## 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 ('1181106')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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