# NTSB investigations: Bell 47G-3B-1, AZ

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB LAX94LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA200.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N304JP · Substantial damage
  > an uncommanded engine deceleration to idle due to the improper installation of the throttle arm on the carburetor shaft.
- [NTSB LAX87LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA222.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Payson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1987 · N73916 · Destroyed
  > A Bell 47G-3B-1 collided with trees and was subsequently destroyed by fire after a loss of power in a remote wilderness area. The pilot reported the engine went to idle during flight. He was unable to regain engine RPM by manipulation of the throttle. The…
- [NTSB LAX83LUJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LUJ05.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 21, 1982 · N73991 · Substantial damage
  > The single engine land airplane pilot was on a solo instructional flight, practicing landings in the helicopter. He reported that during a landing, he was too fast. While flaring, the tail rotor hit the ground and one of the tail rotor blades separated.…
- [NTSB LAX80DUK06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DUK06.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Seligam, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 24, 1980 · N7901S · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX79FUJ51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FUJ51.md): Bell 47G-3B · Williams, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 5, 1979 · N33613 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78DUJ67](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DUJ67.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Whiteriver, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1978 · N1358X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75AL057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75AL057.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Superior, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Apr 22, 1975 · N1381X · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX74DUJ75](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74DUJ75.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Supai, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 25, 1974 · N1321X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73AL009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73AL009.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Tuba City, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 30, 1972 · N73991 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX72FUJ88](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUJ88.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 24, 1972 · N1333X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71DUJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71DUJ06.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Elfrida, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1970 · N1358X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70A0008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70A0008.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Grnd Canyon, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jul 30, 1969 · N73909 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX69D0357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0357.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Grnd Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 21, 1969 · N73909 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69D0253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0253.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 16, 1968 · N1321X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69D0079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0079.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Peach Spgs, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1968 · N6245N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69D0033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0033.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Alpine, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 21, 1968 · N73285 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69F0010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69F0010.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Springervill, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 22, 1968 · N73965 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX68F0086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68F0086.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1967 · N1181W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67A0083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67A0083.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 8, 1967 · N73991 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX66A0004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66A0004-171141.md): Bell 47G-3B · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1966 · N73947 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX66A0102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66A0102.md): Bell 47G-3B · Alpine, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 16, 1966 · N73965 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN66A0074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66A0074.md): Bell 47G-3B · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 12, 1966 · N73909 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN66A0051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66A0051.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 30, 1965 · N73947 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN66A0005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66A0005.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1965 · N1182W · 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AZ' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1181028', '118103A'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=1181028&state=AZ

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