# NTSB LAX84LA341: Bell 47G-5, N2252W, Oceanside, CA, June 9, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 9, 1984, 05:30 local (13:30 UTC)
- Place: Oceanside, CA
- Coordinates: 33.199981, -117.349792 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.2000&lon=-117.3498&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 24303
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX84LA341
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/24303/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA341

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - roll/run
  - judgment - poor, unqualified person (cause)
  - aircraft handling - improper, unqualified person
- Roll over, takeoff

## Analysis

A SECURITY GUARD WITH NO FLIGHT EXPERIENCE ATTEMPTED TO FLY THE HELICOPTER WHICH HE WAS GUARDING DURING EARLY MORNING HOURS AFTER SUBSTANTIAL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION. THE ACFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE WHEN IT TOUCHED DOWN ON THE RT SKID APRX 15 FT FROM WHERE IT HAD BEEN PARKED.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2252W](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2252W-2013-04-15), registration cancelled 2013-04-15, S/N 7966, built 1969 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BELL 47G-5
- 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
- Serial number: 7966
- Engines: LYCOMING VO-435-B1A 235 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Pacific Rotors, Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Last inspection: Unknown, November 8, 1983, 84 hours before
- Departed: OCEANSIDE, CA

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; seat: left

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Dawn
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 64 °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 19840609041609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840609041609A), Jun 9, 1984: Bell 47G5, Oceanside, CA, Substantial damage. Helicopter rolled over when non certified person attempted takeoff.

## Other investigations on N2252W (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 LAX83FUM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUM07), Jun 14, 1983: Bell 47G-5 (N2252W), Valley Center, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78FUQ21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUQ21), Mar 27, 1978: Bell 47G (N2252W), Santa Ynez, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75FUQ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75FUQ05), Jul 17, 1974: Bell 47G-5 (N2252W), Oceanside, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70FPD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70FPD03), Jan 16, 1970: Bell 47G-5 (N2252W), Saginaw, TX, 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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