# NTSB CHI83LA027: Bell 47D1, N929B, Georgetown, IN, October 28, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: October 28, 1982, 14:30 local (19:30 UTC)
- Place: Georgetown, IN
- Coordinates: 38.289619, -85.969596 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.2896&lon=-85.9696&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 2 serious
- Status: Completed, report October 28, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 70823
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI83LA027
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/70823/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA027

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- In flight collision with object, takeoff - initial climb
  - unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - selected, pilot in command (cause)
  - lack of total experience, pilot in command
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE PILOT STARTED TO TAKEOFF FROM AREA THAT WAS DIFFICULT TO EXIT. HE RELANDED ONCE. DURING THE 2ND ATTEMPT TO FLY OUT, THE HELICOPTER COLLIDED WITH TREES AND CRASHED. THE PILOT WAS NOT RATED IN HELICOPTERS, BUT HE SAID HE HAD SOLOED.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N929B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N929B), registered now, S/N 647 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BELL 47D1
- Registry model: [Bell 47D1](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47d1) (registry code 1180802) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Franklin 6V 350 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6v-350-series) (registry code 27043, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Helicopter
- Serial number: 647
- Airframe hours: 5526
- Engines: FRANKLIN reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: James L. Evans
- Registered owner: James L. Evans
- Departed: GEORGETOWN, IN
- Destination: GEORGETOWN, IN

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 32; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 401 total, 28 in this make and model, 318 as pilot in command, 4 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Temperature: 140 °F

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19821028058149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821028058149A), Oct 28, 1982: Bell 47D1, Georgetown, IN, Substantial damage. Failed to maintain rotor RPM and forward speed. Crashed into tree. Pilot not rated in helicopters.

## Other investigations on N929B (4)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ATL82DA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA183), Jul 2, 1982: Bell 47D1 (N929B), Louisville, KY, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FRA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRA15), Mar 8, 1977: Bell 47D1 (N929B), Houston, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75FCG52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FCG52), Jun 20, 1975: Bell 47D-1 (N929B), Lowry City, MO, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI72DLQ34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DLQ34), Mar 19, 1972: Bell 47D1 (N929B), Hazard, KY, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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