# NTSB LAX72FUQ44: Bell 47G5, N4713R, Glendale, CA, November 12, 1971

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Closed
- Date: November 12, 1971
- Place: Glendale, CA · GLENDALE, CA
- Location: 34.1814° N, 118.2458° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Glendale, CA, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.1814&lon=-118.2458&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Standing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/150) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor, 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report April 12, 1972
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 163376
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX72FUQ44
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUQ44

## NTSB brief (aircraft 2)

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-3286  71/11/12   GLENDALE,CALIF      BELL 47G5           CR-  0  0  1  MISCELLANEOUS             COMMERCIAL, FL.INSTR.,
        TIME - 0030                    N4799R              PX-  0  0  1  POLICE PATROL             AGE 36, 2731 TOTAL HOURS,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  1                            2241 IN TYPE, NOT
                                                                                                   INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - LA POLICE HELIPRT
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          GLENDALE,CALIF              LOCAL
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           COLLISION WITH AIRCRAFT: ONE AIRBORNE                    LANDING: POWER-ON LANDING
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED CLEARANCE
        FACTOR(S)
           AIRPORTS/AIRWAYS/FACILITIES - AIRPORT FACILITIES: RAMP FACILITIES
           WEATHER - RAIN
        WEATHER BRIEFING - NO RECORD OF BRIEFING RECEIVED
        SKY CONDITION                                            CEILING AT ACCIDENT SITE
          OVERCAST                                                  1200
        VISIBILITY AT ACCIDENT SITE                              PRECIPITATION AT ACCIDENT SITE
          2 MILES OR LESS                                          RAIN
        OBSTRUCTIONS TO VISION AT ACCIDENT SITE                  TYPE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS
          UNKNOWN/NOT REPORTED                                     VFR
        TYPE OF FLIGHT PLAN
          VFR
         FIRE AFTER IMPACT
        REMARKS- M/R BLDS HIT BLDS OF HEL N4713R,S DMG.HELIPORT LTNG,MRKNG,RAIN RDCD VSBLTY.
```

## NTSB brief (aircraft 1)

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-3286  71/11/12   GLENDALE,CALIF      BELL 47G5           CR-  0  0  1  MISCELLANEOUS             COMMERCIAL, AGE 29, 761
        TIME - 0030                    N4713R              PX-  0  0  0  POLICE PATROL             TOTAL HOURS, 614 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  2                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - LA POLICE HELIPRT
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          GLENDALE,CALIF              LOCAL
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           COLLISION WITH AIRCRAFT: ONE AIRBORNE                    STATIC: IDLING ROTORS
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PERSONNEL - MISCELLANEOUS-PERSONNEL: PILOT OF OTHER AIRCRAFT
        REMARKS- M/R BLDS OF N4799R HIT M/R BLDS.ENG OFF,ROTORS IDLING.N4799R D BY FIRE.
```

## Aircraft 1

- Registration: [N4713R](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4713R-2012-12-11), registration cancelled 2012-12-11, S/N 7922, built 1968 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BELL 47G5
- Registry model: [Bell 47G-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-5) (registry code 1181032) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming VO-435 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-vo-435-series) (registry code 41525, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Helicopter
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: La Police Heliprt

## Aircraft 2

- Registration: [N4799R](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4799R-2012-11-27), registration cancelled 2012-11-27, S/N 7926, built 1968 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BELL 47G5
- Registry model: [Bell 47G-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-5) (registry code 1181032) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming VO-435 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-vo-435-series) (registry code 41525, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Helicopter
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: La Police Heliprt

## Other investigations on N4713R (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 MIA79FLT02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLT02), Dec 19, 1978: Bell 47G5 (N4713R), Paden, MS, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FRD52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FRD52), Jun 10, 1976: Bell 47G-5 (N4713R), Walker, LA, 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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