# NTSB SEA75FYG10: Bell 47G-2, N6717D, Quincy, WA, August 27, 1974

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Closed
- Date: August 27, 1974
- Place: Quincy, WA · QUINCY, WA
- Location: 47.2359° N, 119.8491° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Quincy, WA, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=47.2359&lon=-119.8491&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious
- Status: Completed, report February 3, 1975
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 138620
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA75FYG10
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75FYG10

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-4074  74/8/27    QUINCY,WASH         BELL 47G-2          CR-  0  1  0  MISCELLANEOUS             COMMERCIAL, FL.INSTR.,
        TIME - 1515                    N6717D              PX-  0  0  0  FERRY                     AGE 42, 2380 TOTAL HOURS,
                                       DAMAGE-DESTROYED    OT-  0  0  0                            90 IN TYPE, NOT
                                                                                                   INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - QUINCY
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          ROYAL CITY,WASH             QUINCY,WASH
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           MISCELLANEOUS                                            IN FLIGHT: NORMAL CRUISE
           HARD LANDING                                             LANDING: POWER-ON LANDING
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           ROTORCRAFT - FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS: OTHER
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - ERRATIC
           PILOT IN COMMAND - SPONTANEOUS-IMPROPER ACTION
        FACTOR(S)
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
        EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
         FIRE AFTER IMPACT
        REMARKS- ERRATIC FEEDBACK IN CYCLIC PITCH CTL SYS FOR UNDET REASON.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6717D](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6717D-2012-11-26), registration cancelled 2012-11-26, S/N 2210, built 1958 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BELL 47G-2
- Registry model: [Bell 47G-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-2) (registry code 1181008) (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: Destroyed
- Airport: Quincy

## 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 19740827036709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740827036709A), Aug 27, 1974: Bell 47G3B1, Quincy, WA, Destroyed. Erratic feedback in cyclic pitch ctl sys for undet reason.

## Other investigations on N6717D (6)

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 SEA75DYG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYG07), Aug 14, 1974: Bell 47G-2 (N6717D), Royal City, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA73DYG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73DYG02), Jul 7, 1972: Bell 47G-2 (N6717D), Twisp, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA68D0297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68D0297), May 10, 1968: Bell 47G-2 (N6717D), Mansfield, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA68D0296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68D0296), Apr 24, 1968: Bell 47G-2 (N6717D), Bridgeport, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC67A0014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC67A0014), Jul 24, 1966: Bell 47G-2 (N6717D), Tyonek, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0560](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0560), Nov 4, 1964: Bell 47G2 (N6717D), Umiat, AK, 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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