# NTSB investigations: Bell 47G-3B-1, WA 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 SEA05CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA122.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Brewster, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2005 · N8554F · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent anti-torque pedal input, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with trees while hovering. - [NTSB SEA00FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA061.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Stanwood, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2000 · N3377H · Destroyed > The disengagement of the oil jet fitting from its threaded receptacle at the forward end of the engine crankshaft. This resulted in excessive oil within the clutch assembly, the subsequent slipping of the clutch, and ultimately the disengagement of the rotor… - [NTSB SEA98LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA064.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Sedro Wooley, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1998 · N80SD · Destroyed > Fuel contamination and subsequent carburetor fuel flow restriction initiated by the use of an improper material (incorrect fuel hose). A factor was the trees. - [NTSB SEA94LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA042.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Mesa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1993 · N1181W · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare. Factors include excessive airspeed while approaching the flare. - [NTSB SEA91LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA251.md): Bell BH-47-G3B1 · Rock Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1991 · N5474A · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to use the proper touchdown point while landing on a trailer. - [NTSB SEA91FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA142.md): Bell 47G-3B1 · Goldendale, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N7859S · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgement of fuel supply. - [NTSB SEA91LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA109.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Malott, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1991 · N73903 · Destroyed > An undetermined failure of the fuel pump casing resulting in an in flight fire and loss of engine power. - [NTSB SEA86LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA176.md): Bell 47G-3B1 · Burbank, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1986 · N1197W · Minor damage > The helicopter had landed for reloading and was stationary with rotors idling. A ground loader person approached the helicopter over a small sandy knoll and was struck by the main rotor, sustaining fatal injury. - [NTSB SEA80FYP34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FYP34.md): Bell 47G-2 · Sunnyside, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1980 · N73284 · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA78FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FA052.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Snoqualmie Fls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1978 · N1182W · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA77FYP29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FYP29.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Pomeroy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 26, 1977 · N73919 · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA75DYG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYG37.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Palouse, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 14, 1975 · N6257N · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA74DYG44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYG44.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Stratford, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1974 · N1135W · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA74DYE44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYE44.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Forks, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 8, 1974 · N1325X · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA73FYG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73FYG13.md): Bell 47-G2A · Selah, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 23, 1972 · N73284 · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA71FWG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71FWG15.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Colville, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 2, 1970 · N3097G · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA71DWD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71DWD09.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Diablo, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1970 · N1182W · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA68A0033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68A0033.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Snoqualmie P, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 11, 1967 · N1321X · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA67A0046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67A0046.md): Bell 47G-3B · Pomeroy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 4, 1967 · N73919 · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA67A0036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67A0036.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Cle Elum, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 8, 1966 · N8518F · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA65A0059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA65A0059.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Marblemount, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 28, 1965 · N68645 · 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" = 'WA' 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=WA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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