NTSB investigations: Bell 47G-3B-1
313 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Bell 47G-3B-1. 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 CHI94T#A04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G3B1 · Medina, MNNTSB LAX94LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Yuma, AZan uncommanded engine deceleration to idle due to the improper installation of the throttle arm on the carburetor shaft.NTSB SEA94LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Gold Hill, ORSeparation of the crossover fuel line, and the inability of the pilot in command to maintain a proper rate of descent during the autorotation.NTSB SEA94LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3B1 · Mesa, WAThe pilot's improper flare. Factors include excessive airspeed while approaching the flare.NTSB ATL94LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 Soloy · Atmore, ALThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection. Factors were the lack of a filter on the refueling pump which would preclude water passage, and the high trees.NTSB CHI93LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Elderon, WIThe pilot's failure to refuel the helicopter.NTSB MIA93LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G3-B1 · Palm Beach, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM during the autorotation.NTSB ATL93LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Centre, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain main rotor RPM, which resulted in an in flight loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB CHI92LA249Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Marshall, INThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter due to his alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement.NTSB NYC92LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · West Mifflin, PAA yaw for unknown reason(s) which resulted in the tail rotor contacting the dirt bank and a loss of control. A factor related to the accident was the decision of the pilot to operate in close vicinity to the dirk bank.NTSB SEA92LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3B1 · Miltonfreewater, ORThe inadequate prelight preparation by the pilot in his failure to ensure the filler hose was removed before attempting to takeoff.NTSB NYC92LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Catawissa, PAPilot factor in that the pilot used poor judgement and loaded more passengers than were seats on the helicopter this resulted in control interference and subsequent loss of control. Contributing was the pilot's failure to check the weight and balance for the…NTSB SEA91LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell BH-47-G3B1 · Rock Island, WAThe failure of the pilot to use the proper touchdown point while landing on a trailer.NTSB MIA91LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Penuelas, PRInadvertent control interference by a passenger shortly after takeoff resulting in the loss of control and roll over after touchdown.NTSB CHI91LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Lake Ozark, MOFailure of the rotorcraft's tail boom in flight. Factors related to the accident were reduced aircraft control available to the pilot.NTSB CHI91DER13Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Maple Grove, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during the forced landing. Related factors are the loss of engine power, loss of rotor RPM, the eroded compressor blades, the pilot's operation with known deficiencies in equipment and…NTSB DEN91LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Colorado Spring, COThe pilot attempting to operate the helicopter outside the design operating envelope. Factors were: high altitude, high temperature, and high density altitude.NTSB SEA91FA142Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B1 · Goldendale, WAThe pilot's misjudgement of fuel supply.NTSB CHI91DER05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G3B1 · Lasalle, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the terrain. A related factor is the pilot's misjudged altitude above the crop.NTSB SEA91LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Malott, WAAn undetermined failure of the fuel pump casing resulting in an in flight fire and loss of engine power.NTSB NYC91DGT03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 47-G3B1 · Hughesville, PAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's selection of the forced landing area.NTSB NYC90DNA04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Hanson, MAThe pilot's loss of control of the helicopter due to the failure of the tail rotor drive shaft.NTSB CHI90DER03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G3B1 · Coon Rapids, MNThe pilot-in-command's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and misjudgement of his fuel supply.NTSB FTW90LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell TH13T · Paradise, LAThe failure of the pilot to properly execute the autorotation landing.NTSB NYC90LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B1 · Becket, MAA power loss due to oil starvation, after maintenance personnel failed to comply with Lycoming directives during the engine overhaul. Factors related to the accident were: improper adjustment of the engine oil pressure by maintenance personnel and unsuitable…NTSB MIA90LA125Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Lake Wales, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance between the main rotor blades and a power line pole while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB ATL90LA030Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B1 · Ewell, ALThe loss of engine power, for undetermined reasons, at low altitude during a practice autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's failure to properly plan the demonstrated autorotation so as to preclude an accident, in the event that power…NTSB MIA89LA165Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Keystone Hgts., FLThe tail rotor drive system became disconnected due to a bent tail rotor drive shaft. The trees contributed to the helicopter damage.NTSB NYC88LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3B-1 · Oakland, MEDuring an aerial photography flt, the pilot was maneuvering at 30 ft, at 25 mph and making a right turn over a lake when the nose of the helicopter swung to the right unexpectedly. He stated that 'when the aircraft entered the unexpected swing to the right I…NTSB MIA88FA192Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 47G3B-1 · Benoit, MSThe plt said the engine misfired three times during takeoff and lost partial power. The helicopter settled into a rice field and the damaged spray booms became entangled. The helicopter nosed over in the high vegetation. The plt stated the engine accelerated…NTSB DEN88GA088Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-3B1 · Gobernador, NMThe commerical plt was hovering out of ground effect at 40 feet AGL. During a maneuver he reported hearing a loud bang and the rotor RPM began to decay. The plt made a hovering autorotation resulting in a hard landing. The main rotor struck the tail boom and…NTSB DEN87LA247Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B1 · Grand Junction, COThe plt was practicing some helicopter maneuvers in preparation for taking an FAA flt examination. During one of his maneuvers the helicopter's main rotor blades struck the ground causing the acft to crash. A post accident fire errupted and destroyed the…NTSB LAX87LA222Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Payson, AZA Bell 47G-3B-1 collided with trees and was subsequently destroyed by fire after a loss of power in a remote wilderness area. The pilot reported the engine went to idle during flight. He was unable to regain engine RPM by manipulation of the throttle. The…NTSB FTW87GA083Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Odessa, TXInvestigation reveals the helicopter touched down on the heel of its skids, left skid first, and at a slightly low rotor RPM. The tail boom then moved upward while the main rotor blades flexed downward. The main rotor blades contacted and severed the tail…NTSB DEN87LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Goshen, UTThe plt was practicing power recovery autorotations then attempted one power off, full stop. The plt allowed the main rotor RPM to decay during approach and took no corrective action. The acft landed hard with slight forward motion and the plt applied aft…NTSB SEA86LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3B1 · Albany, ORA Bell 47G3B1 crashed into the south santiam river after contacting power lines while on an instructional flight. The CFI (helicopter) plt received serious injuries and the private plt (airplane) helicopter student received minor injuries. The helicopter…NTSB SEA86LA176Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B1 · Burbank, WAThe helicopter had landed for reloading and was stationary with rotors idling. A ground loader person approached the helicopter over a small sandy knoll and was struck by the main rotor, sustaining fatal injury.NTSB MIA86LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3B1 · Cleveland, MSThe pilot stated that when he took off, the acft was overweight and he was unable to remain airborne. He attempted a running landing, the skids dug in and collapsed causing the spray boom to swing forward and break the bubble canopy.NTSB MIA86LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Panama City, FLWhile approaching to land during a sightseeing flt a loss of eng pwr was experienced and an autorotation was made 70 ft short of the helipad. During touchdown, the main rotor struck and severed the tail boom. The plt stated after touchdown the eng continued…NTSB SEA86LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3B1 · Albany, ORThe plt reported that after aprx 15 minutes of flt, the eng sputtered 2 or 3 times. An autorotation was performed onto rough terrain during which the tail rotor drive shaft was damaged by the main rotor blades. Post accident inspection revealed a hole in the…NTSB SEA86LA079Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Overton, NVThe noncertificated plt rprtd that he had repaired the helicopter, then proceeded to make a local test flt. He rprtd that he took off in darkness after having a few beers. The plt chose to turn off the landing light shortly after takeoff. While at low…NTSB MIA85LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell TH-13T · Quitman, GAPilot stated that after completing a left turn at the end of a cotton field, the aircraft yawed sharply to the left and the yaw could not be controlled with cyclic control. Another left turn at the oppsite end of the field the aircraft again yawed to the…NTSB SEA85LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Lebanon, ORThe plt stated he performed 4 circling approaches over a sand bar and on the 5th approcah, rotor RPM decayed. Unable to regain the RPM, a hard landing resulted during which the main rotor blades severed the tailrotor.NTSB CHI85LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Donaldson, MNWhen the plt applied pwr to level off while entering a spray the eng did not produce sufficient pwr to stop the descent. He attempted a run on landing but the uneven terrain caused substantial damage to the helicopter. Inspection of the eng revealed the…NTSB SEA85LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Idaho City, IDWhile the student plt was on a x-country flt, the eng lost power after the supercharger failed. The plt stated that he was unable to maintain altitude & RPM; he subsequently made a forced landing in a heavily timbered, mountainous area.NTSB CHI84LA401Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B1 · Miss.Pal.St.Pk, ILThe helicopter experienced a total loss of power aprx 2 minutes after takeoff. The plt performed an autorotation into trees as no suitable landing area was available. The 2 passengers on board stated the plt did not visually check the fuel quantity before…NTSB CHI84LA232Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Fairfax, MNThe helicopter plt turned at the end of a spray run & the acft collided with a power line. He said that because of a quartering tailwind, the helicopter was in a nose high attitude & the tail rotor hit a wire. The plt was able to make an autorotation after…NTSB DEN84LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Ogden, UTThe plt took off from a mountainous work site to return to salt lake city, UT. The wx was clear at the work site (elevation 6700 ft), but there was fog below. After encountering the fog, the plt hovered with a slow forward speed over snow covered terrain. A…NTSB NYC84LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G3B1 · Dummerston, VTThe plt initiated a practice autorotation from about 600 ft AGL. Airspeed was about 55 KTS with low m/r RPM due to low gross weight. A moderate flare was initiated in an effort to increase rotor RPM, reducing the airspeed to 40 KTS. However, the application…NTSB ATL84FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B1 · Pliny, WVThe helicopter was being used in the construction of elect transmission lines. A 150-FT longline cable had been utilizedon an earlier flight for lifting external loads. However, there was no reason for the longline to be attached on the accident flight as the…