# NTSB DEN67A0037: Bell 47G3B1, N1362X, Holloman Ab, NM, December 16, 1966

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Closed
- Date: December 16, 1966
- Place: Holloman Ab, NM · HOLLOMAN AB, NM
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed, report June 1, 1967
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 120069
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=DEN67A0037
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67A0037

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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2-1056  66/12/16 NR.HOLLOMAN AB N MEX  BELL 47G3B1         CR-  0  0  2  COMMERCIAL                COMMERCIAL, AGE 45, 4531
        TIME - 1250                    N1362X              PX-  0  0  0  MIL/CTR PASSG             TOTAL HOURS, 215 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-DESTROYED    OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER: CONTROLLED                  IN FLIGHT: BUZZING
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - UNWARRANTED LOW FLYING
        FACTOR(S)
           TERRAIN - GLASSY WATER
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN WATER
         FIRE AFTER IMPACT
        REMARKS- WHILE FLYING ACROSS A LAKE AT 5-10 FT ABOVE SURFACE MADE EVASIVE MANEUVER TO AVOID FLOCK OF DUCKS.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N1362X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1362X), registered now, S/N 6573, built 1966 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BELL 47G3B1
- Registry model: [Bell 47G-3B-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-3b-1) (registry code 1181028) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming TVO-435-GIA](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-tvo-435-gia) (registry code 41526, turbo-prop) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Helicopter
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed

## Other investigations on N1362X (2)

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 DEN77FTE18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN77FTE18), Jan 24, 1977: Bell 47G3B1 (N1362X), Cimmaron, CO, destroyed
- [NTSB DEN75FTE54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75FTE54), Mar 4, 1975: Bell 47G3B1 (N1362X), Montrose, CO, 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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