# NTSB MIA82DA181: Bell 47G4, N1151W, Madison, FL, September 13, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Final report
- Date: September 13, 1982, 10:30 local (14:30 UTC)
- Place: Madison, FL
- Coordinates: 30.459426, -83.410209 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=30.4594&lon=-83.4102&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report September 13, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 71537
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA82DA181
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/71537/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA181

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power, maneuvering - aerial application
  - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause)
- Forced landing, landing - flare/touchdown
  - load jettison - initiated, pilot in command
  - autorotation - not possible, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown

## Analysis

THE ENG DID NOT RESPOND WHEN POWER WAS ADDED BEGINNING A SWATH RUN. THE PLT HIT THE DUMP BUTTON TO JETTISON THE LOAD & COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND. ENG TEARDOWN REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N1151W](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1151W-2006-10-16), registration cancelled 2006-10-16, S/N 3328, built 1964 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BELL 47G4
- Registry model: [Bell 47G-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-4) (registry code 1181030) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming VO-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-vo-540-series) (registry code 41534, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Helicopter
- Serial number: 3328
- Airframe hours: 3088
- Engines: LYCOMING VO-540-B1B3 280 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Operator: Stephen R. Stout
- Registered owner: Stephen R. Stout
- Departed: MADISON, FL
- Destination: MADISON, FL

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 35; commercial, flight instructor; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane, helicopter; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 1,960 total, 62 in this make and model, 1,960 as pilot in command, 250 in the last 90 days, 8 in the last 30 days, 3 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Temperature: 190 °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 19820913045699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820913045699A), Sep 13, 1982: Bell 47G4, Madison, FL, Substantial damage. Engine failed during spraying operation. Crash occurred attempting emergency landing.

## Other investigations on N1151W (3)

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 MIA82DA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA133), Jun 11, 1982: Bell 47G-4 (N1151W), N. Greenville, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC65A0131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65A0131), Apr 29, 1965: Bell 47G4 (N1151W), West Mifflin, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC65A0109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65A0109), Feb 20, 1965: Bell 47G4 (N1151W), Donegal, PA, 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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