# NTSB MKC76FCD07: Bell H-13E, N29WL, Collins, IA, August 30, 1975

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Closed
- Date: August 30, 1975
- Place: Collins, IA · COLLINS, IA
- Location: 41.9024° N, 93.3081° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Collins, IA, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.9024&lon=-93.3081&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed, report October 28, 1975
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 150837
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC76FCD07
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCD07

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-2659  75/8/30    COLLINS,IA          BELL H-13E          CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             COMMERCIAL, FL.INSTR.,
        TIME - 0955                    N29WL               PX-  0  0  1  BUSINESS                  AGE 31, 1284 TOTAL HOURS,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            7 IN TYPE, INSTRUMENT
                                                                                                   RATED.
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION         LAST ENROUTE STOP
          NEVADA,IA                   COLLINS,IA                   MARSHALLTOWN,IA
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION                            IN FLIGHT: LOW PASS
           COLLIDED WITH: WIRES/POLES                               IN FLIGHT: OTHER
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING
           PILOT IN COMMAND - MISMANAGEMENT OF FUEL
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL EXHAUSTION
        FACTOR(S)
           TERRAIN - HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS
        COMPLETE POWER LOSS - COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE/FLAMEOUT-1 ENGINE
        EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N29WL](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N29WL-2020-05-29), registration cancelled 2020-05-29, S/N 520, built 1952 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BELL H-13E
- Registry model: [Bell OH-13E](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-oh-13e) (registry code 1180809) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Franklin 6VS-335 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6vs-335-series) (registry code 27040, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Helicopter
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage

## 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 19750830027419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750830027419A), Aug 30, 1975: Bell OH13EISENBG, Collins, IA, Substantial damage

## Other investigations on N29WL (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 MKC85FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA114), May 29, 1985: Bell OH-13E (N29WL), Jonesboro, AR, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76DKJ86](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DKJ86), Jul 24, 1976: Bell 47D1 (N29WL), Centre, AL, destroyed

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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