NTSB investigations: Bell 47G-2
379 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Bell 47G-2. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
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NTSB MKC90LA088Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47 · Oakdale, MNA slipping rotor drive clutch assembly due to improper maintenance by company personnel. Contributing factors were static wires in the path.NTSB CHI90LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G2 · Lafayette, INThe helicopter student's iproper use of the collective pitch lever during the landing phase of flight. The pilot's lack of total expereince, the relatively high wind, and inadvertent liftoff of the helicopter were factors related to the accident.NTSB LAX90LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-II · Rialto, CAThe pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent overcontrol while hovering. Contributing to the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the pilot's inexperience.NTSB ATL90DKJ02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G2 · Wettumpka, ALThe pilot's failure to avoid obstacles during aerial application maneuvering.NTSB MIA89LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Sarasota, FLThe student pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: the student pilot's lack of total experience & tree(s) in the emergency landing area.NTSB SEA89LA120Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Centralia, WAThe pilot misjudged his clearance over trees, which resulted in an in-flight tail rotor strike with the trees and loss of tail rotor control. The trees were a related factor.NTSB BFO89LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Moundsville, WVThe pilot failed to maintian directional control and obstacle clearance while hovering at low altitude. A tail rotor blade struck an obstacle causing an overload separation failure of the blade.NTSB SEA89LA098Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Buena, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout and clearance to avoid the power lines.NTSB CHI88DEM05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-2A · Midland, MIThe plt rprtd that before takeoff, he checked the fuel gage & concluded there was enough fuel to dispense his load. However, after spraying out the load, he started to return to the landing site & then the eng lost power from fuel exhaustion. The helicopter…NTSB MKC88LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Mc Dougal, ARThe pilot stated that he had just begun the spraying of a rice field when one of the spray nozzles malfunctioned. As he was attempting to set the helicopter down on the ground, to work on the nozzle, the main rotor blades struck a tree. The main rotor blades…NTSB SEA88LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G2 · Lebanon, ORThe student was performing an autorotation at about 50' AGL and the flare was begun. The instructor pilot noticed that the helicopter was not leveling and took control of the aircraft. The helicopter settled tail low onto the soft ground striking the tail…NTSB FTW88LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Lapra, TXUpon entering a bank approx. 80 to 100 ft. off the ground, the aircraft experienced a power loss with vibration. During autorotation the aircraft contacted a tree causing substantial damage. Examination of the wreckage found the transmission clutch assembly…NTSB MIA87FA236Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Opa Locka, FLA student plt & instructor (CFI) in Cessna 152, N48864, took off & entered rgt traffic to practice lndgs on rwy 9R. Soonthereafter, a helicopter plt (h/p) in a bell 47G-2, N6728D, took off & entered rgt traffic to practice lndgs in a desig-nated helicopter…NTSB SEA87LA172Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G2 · Grandview, WAAfter the completion of spray operations the pilot was attempting to place the helicopter onto a trailer. The pilot misjudged his position, over-corrected, and then lost control of the helicopter, striking the ground.NTSB ATL87LA222Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Huntsville, ALThe helicopter impacted the water during a low-altitude turn over a river. The plt made a low pass to the south over an island at about 30 ft AGL, to show the island to the policewoman/traffic observer onboard. As he was making a climbing right turn at about…NTSB CHI87DEV02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G2 · Peoria Heights, ILReturning from a powerline patrol flight, the engine surged twice and quit. The pilot executed an autorotation to the only available landing site, a high school football field. On touchdown the blades flexed and severed the tailboom. Investigation revealed…NTSB MIA87LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Miami, FLThe instructor plt stated that the helicopter began to vibrate while the student plt was maneuvering it during an instructional flt. The instructor plt then executed a forced landing and upon touchdown the main rotor blades contacted the ground. Inspection of…NTSB MIA87IA185Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Miami, FLWhile in cruise flt at aprx 300 ft the plt reported that he heard a loud noise followed by a loss of power. He then autorotated & set the helicopter down with no further incident. Insp of the eng revealed that the number 6 cylinder connecting rod failed near…NTSB ATL87DEI05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Lisbon, OHThe helicopter rolled over as it was lifting off from a transport trailer. A post-crash exam revealed that the left rear tie-down strap on the trailer was wrapped around one of the helicopter skids. The ground crewman believed he had removed all of the straps…NTSB ANC87FA043Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Anchorage, AKA flight instructor and his commercial rotorcraft student were practicing quick stops to a hover at low altitude over a snow covered non-maintained airstrip. The student, a commercially rated fixed wing pilot, had successfully completed three quick stops, but…NTSB NYC86LA203Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G2 · Hazleton, PAThe Bell 47G2 made a hard landing in a field. The main rotor contacted the tail rotor and boom. The helicopter received substantial damage and the pilot received minor injuries. On scene examination revealed no evidence of any defect or malfunction of the…NTSB SEA86LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G2A · Chehalis, WADuring an aerial applications maneuver, a complete loss of power occurred. The power loss was caused by failure of the connecting rod bolt. The acft was too low for autorotation and the aircraft struck the ground tail low. The main rotor blade then struck the…NTSB ATL86FEI07Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell 47G2 · Lisbon, OHThe aerial application helicopter was being serviced by a chemical truck that was parked adjacent to the acft. The acft engine was at high idle with the main rotor turning at 250 RPM. The ground crewman jumped off the side of the chemical truck into the main…NTSB SEA86LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Zillah, WAEn route to the local spray area a total loss of power occurred along with a loss of oil pressure. The acft was aprx 200 ft AGL over a pear orchard. The plt was attempting to autorotate onto a nearby road but the left skid caught the roof top of a metal shed.…NTSB LAX86LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Palmdale, CAThe helicopter landed hard in the desert while on a VFR personal flt. The plt indicated that he just departed a mountian area for refueling. He also indicated he was disoriented and the compass was inoperable. He decided to land and check the fuel quantity.…NTSB LAX86FVD07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Stockton, CAThe pilot was making a slow pass and dragged one spray boom on the ground. Insufficient airspeed resulted in loss of control. Helicopter crashed.NTSB LAX86LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G2 · Moss, CAAfter starting a left climbing turn at the end of a spray run the plt said he felt a 'shudder in the airframe' as the engine 'went to full RPM.' The plt stated that he thought 'the clutch had slipped' and added collective to compensate. The helicopter began…NTSB LAX85LA400Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Watsonville, CADuring an ag flt, at abt 5 ft AGL, the plt heard a loud bang, the eng oversped, & all pwr to the rotor blades was lost. The plt attempted to immediately land in the underlying field, but had insufficient altitude/airspeed to autorotate. The acft touched down,…NTSB MIA85LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Moore Haven, FLThe plt stated that while flying around his property, he slowed the helicopter up to descend and land, at aprx 40 ft altitude the eng lost power due to carburator ice buildup. He autorotated to a landing & on touchdown his right skid contacted a large boulder…NTSB LAX85LA344Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Big Bear City, CAOn August 12, 1985, a Bell 47G2 helicopter collided with a yucca tree and rolled over during a landing near Big Bear City, CA. The acft sustained substantial damage and the plt and his two passengers were not injured. The purpose of the flight was a aerial…NTSB MIA85LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Ochopee, FLThe plt stated that he dropped his passenger off at a water station in the everglades, water taxied away from the station, accellerated up to 3100 RPM & just before he added collective pitch the transmission ass'y departed the helicopter, it rolled to the…NTSB SEA85LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G2 · Roosevelt, WAA total loss of power occurred while on a CFR 137 flight, due to fuel exhaustion. Although the fuel gauge showed 1/2 tank of fuel, the pilot failed to visually check the fuel prior to this flight. During autorotation onto a wheat field a hard landing occurred…NTSB CHI85FA198Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Burlington, MIThe helicopter was departing from a trailer which was sloped 5 degs to the left. During takeoff, the left skid lifted off first and the helicopter drifted to the right. The right skid caught on the trailer guides and the helicopter rolled over to the right.NTSB LAX85LVM03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Watsonville, CAThe plt stated he intended to climb over a pwr line at the end of a swath run, however, a tailwind gust was encountered and the acft could not obtain sufficient altitude to clear the line. The plt elected to fly under the line unaware of a lower line which…NTSB LAX85LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Stockton, CAThe eng experienced a ttl loss of pwr during cruise flt at 300-400 ft AGL. The plt performed an autorotation into a grape vineyard which resulted in substantial damage to the helicopter. Cause of the loss of pwr was not determined.NTSB MIA85LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G · Miami, FLThe plt stated the helicopter gained too much forward speed because of gusty winds while he was maneuvering the helicopter to the refueling area. A hard landing resulted as the plt attempted to slow the helicopter to avoid contacting refueling equipment.NTSB LAX85LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G2 · Castroville, CAAt the beginning of a swath run a total loss of power occurred. During the hard forced landing, the main rotor blades severed the tail boom. The helicopter fuel tanks were found empty after the accident.NTSB CHI84LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G2 · Jeffersonville, OHThe acft started to settle with power during takeoff after the acft was loaded with chemicals. The plt said he had a choice of, going through a fence or over it and decided to go over it. Pulling collective bled off m/r and the acft stopped flying. The tail…NTSB LAX84LA366Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Concord, CAAccording to a plt/operator statement, the student plt was cleared for a downwind apch to land on 'pad 3.' The student stated that the apch was normal until he slowed to 40 mph & 'made left turn to final approach into a cross wind.' During the turn to final…NTSB CHI84LA245Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G2 · Nimrod, MNWhile landing in an area of tall grass a skid collided with a sand ridge causing a roll over.NTSB SEA84LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G2A · Buena, WAMain rotor blades contacted a wind machine during an aerial application flt. Helicopter settled into trees and rolled over. Plt said he knew the machine was there but had forgotten.NTSB LAX84LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Watsonville, CAThe plt reported that he was making a swath run at the edge of the field when he apchd a standpipe. He applied control pressure to avoid the obstruction, but the outer 3 inches of the rotor blades struck the standpipe. The helicopter contacted the ground…NTSB MIA83LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Miami, FLThe student was a rated single eng, multiengine, land plt, but did not have a helicopter rating. During a dual instructional flt, he had just completed the final phase of an autorotation & the skids were on the ground, when he abruptly pulled the collective…NTSB ATL83LA291Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Cumberland, KYThe plt was conducting local sightseeing flts from a school parking lot. The lot was about 75 yds by 35 yds. On the sidenear a highway there is a six-foot chain link fence the plt had to clear during each takeoff. After boarding the pax theplt hovered…NTSB MIA83FA181Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Lake Worth, FLAt 2037 EDT, the plt called palm beach tower & reported that he was east of lantana arpt at 500 ft, inbound for a landing at the palm beach arpt. Aprx a min later, there was another call from helicopter stating that it was going down, out of fuel. During an…NTSB FTW83FA311Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Bethany, OKThe helicopter collided with trees and rolled over during a forced landing after engine failure. The plt had been takingpassengers up for sight-seeing for several hours. After the last flt he and his wife had departed the city park to fly back to the acft…NTSB CHI83LA295Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G2 · Thomasville, ILThe helicopter tail rotor struck the ground during landing. The helicopter was engaged in aerial application and was returning to reload. The plt reported that at touchdown a gust of wind caused the tail rotor to hit the ground. Decatur winds were reported as…NTSB SEA83LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Zillah, WAThe rotorcraft made a hard landing after colliding with trees during an autorotation. The acft had experienced an enginefailure while on a repositioning flight between aerial application operations and was forced to land. The acft was autorotated into an…NTSB ANC83FA092Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell B47G-2 · Anchorage, AKThe helicopter experienced a tail rotor strike during a hard landing with a door open. According to the student pilot who is a commercial pilot working on an add-on helicopter rating, the left cockpit door unlatched and partially opened on the downwind leg…NTSB NYC83FA106Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Waymart, PAThis was an introductory instructional flt. Witnesses observed the helicopter flying straight & level prior to the accident. The helicopter had impacted a 60-FT tree at about the 40-FT level. No preimpact failure/falfunction of either the airframe or engine…