# NTSB SEA76FYG53: Bell 47G-2, N2483B, Eltopia, WA, June 9, 1976

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Closed
- Date: June 9, 1976
- Place: Eltopia, WA · ELTOPIA, WA
- Location: 46.4587° N, 119.0172° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Eltopia, WA, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=46.4587&lon=-119.0172&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report October 1, 1976
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 154584
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA76FYG53
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76FYG53

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-2829   76/6/9    ELTOPIA,WA          BELL 47G-2          CR-  0  0  1  COMMERCIAL                COMMERCIAL, AGE 42, 6470
        TIME - 1230                    N2483B              PX-  0  0  0  AERIAL APPLICATION        TOTAL HOURS, 1305 IN
                                       DAMAGE-DESTROYED    OT-  0  0  0                            TYPE, NOT INSTRUMENT
                                                                                                   RATED.
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          ELTOPIA,WA                  LOCAL
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           PROPELLER/ROTOR FAILURE: TAIL ROTOR                      IN FLIGHT: PROCEDURE TURNAROUND
           COLLIDED WITH: WIRES/POLES                               IN FLIGHT: PROCEDURE TURNAROUND
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           ROTORCRAFT - TRANSMISSION ROTOR DRIVE SYSTEM: TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE
           TERRAIN - HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS
        FACTOR(S)
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - SEPARATION IN FLIGHT
        EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
         SPECIAL DATA
          TOTAL HOURS IN CROP CONTROL - 5000                       KIND OF OPERATION - SPRAYING CROPS
          KIND OF CROP - GRAIN FIELDS                              TYPE OF CHEMICAL USED - LIQUID CHEMICAL-TOXIC
          PILOT' S SEAT BELT -FASTENED-PROPERLY                    GLOVES - USED
          GOGGLES - USED                                           CRASH HELMET - AVAILABLE USED
          COCKPIT CRASHPAD - NOT INSTALLED                         CRASH BAR - NOT INSTALLED
          TANK/HOPPER-LOCATION - SIDES                             TERRAIN-TYPE -LEVEL,FLAT
          ELEVATION-AREA BEING TREATED-FEET -  600                 SWATH RUN-HOW FLOWN - CROSSWIND
          PROCEDURE TURNAROUND - FIRST 1/3 TURN
         FIRE AFTER IMPACT
        REMARKS- LOST T/R CTL AT LOW ALT OVER WIRES,FELL THROUGH WIRES.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2483B](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2483B-2011-02-07), registration cancelled 2011-02-07, S/N 1459, built 1956 (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

## 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 19760609027419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760609027419A), Jun 9, 1976: Bell 47G2, Eltopia, WA, Destroyed. Lost t/r ctl at low alt over wires,fell through wires.

## Other investigations on N2483B (5)

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 LAX02LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA218), Jul 7, 2002: Bell 47G-2 (N2483B), Compton, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure and separation of a fan belt for the engine cooling system. A factor in the accident was the inadequate annual inspection 14 hours prior to the accident.
- [NTSB LAX98LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA001), Oct 3, 1997: Bell 47G-2 (N2483B), Burbank, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA71FWG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71FWG17), Sep 9, 1970: Bell 47G-2 (N2483B), Wenatchee, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA65A0047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA65A0047), Mar 13, 1965: Bell 47G-2 (N2483B), Wenatchee, WA, destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X3325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3325), Aug 11, 1964: Bell B-47G2 (N2483B), Monitor, WA, incident, no 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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