NTSB investigations: Bell 47G-5, CA
62 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Bell 47G-5. 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.
Cases per year
| 1967 | 2 |
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| 1968 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 |
| 1971 | 3 |
| 1972 | 2 |
| 1973 | 3 |
| 1974 | 4 |
| 1975 | 2 |
| 1976 | 3 |
| 1978 | 4 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1181032'))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1181032'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB GAA20CA034Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · King City, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing and the main rotor blades striking the tailboom.NTSB WPR18CA096Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · Pixley, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board for the flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to complete the flight due to impending…NTSB WPR17LA206Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 47G 5 · Salinas, CAThe pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a wire.NTSB WPR16LA099Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 47G 5 · San Ardo, CAThe failure of the pin in the outboard end of the lateral flight control torque tube.NTSB WPR15LA193Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G 5 · Salinas, CAThe non-instrument-rated pilot's visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of helicopter control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by high-dose opioid use.NTSB WPR13LA404Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G5 · King City, CAThe failure of the helicopter’s center frame tube due to a fatigue crack and corrosion originating from a welded surface. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the helicopter during its most recent 100-hour…NTSB WPR11CA394Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · Porterville, CAThe pilot's decision to takeoff in a tailwind condition, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient lift during the takeoff.NTSB WPR11CA339Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Watsonville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a pole while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB WPR10LA446Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Salinas, CAThe pilot's visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of helicopter control.NTSB LAX06CA180Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47-G5 · Soledad, CAfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel the helicopter which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB LAX03CA285Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Greenfield, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires due to an inadequate visual lookout.NTSB LAX03LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47 G5 · Salinas, CAThe failure of a piston connecting rod during an aerial application, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.NTSB LAX01LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Pixley, CAA loss of control during takeoff due to the helicopter's heavy gross weight condition that exceeded its lifting capability.NTSB LAX00LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5 · King City, CAThe pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather which resulted in loss of visual reference and flight into power transmission wires and terrain.NTSB LAX00LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G5 · Riverbank, CAthe pilot's failure to verify that ground personnel had disconnected the loading hose from the hopper before takeoff, resulting in restricted directional control and a hard landing.NTSB LAX98LA225Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Salinas, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the telephone lines.NTSB LAX96LA326Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G5 · Riverside, CAThe pilot's inaccurate perception of altitude which resulted in an improper flare and subsequent hard landing, and non use of the landing light.NTSB LAX96LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G5 · Lost Hills, CAimproper installation of the carburetor air box.NTSB LAX96LA093Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G5 · Pope Valley, CAthe pilot misjudged the clearance between the broadcaster and the truck resulting in the broadcaster's cables becoming entangled with the truck.NTSB LAX95LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G5 · Coalinga, CAclutch slippage for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the helicopter's low above ground altitude, which limited the pilot's time and ability to recover main rotor rpm.NTSB LAX95LA113Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Sonoma, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout for obstructions during initial climb. Factors which contributed to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his decision to fly with an inadequately cleaned bubble which…NTSB LAX93LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G5 · Greenfield, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the power lines while performing an aerial application run.NTSB LAX90DVM01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Guadalupe, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient clearance allowing the aircraft to collide with a wooden power pole. Contributing to the accident was the sunglare which inhibited the pilot's vision.NTSB LAX88DVM02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 47G5 · Oceano, CANTSB LAX87DVM03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Salinas, CAAt the end of an aerial application operation, enroute to the airport, the engine quit. The pilot autorotated the helicopter onto a soft field, where on touchdown, the helicopter was substantially damaged. Inspection of the helicopter revealed that the fuel…NTSB LAX86FVA11Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Porterville, CADuring an aerial application flight the plt lost control of the helicopter and collided with a building. Examination revealed that the inside diameter of the tail rotor driveshaft was not coated with aluminized lacquer as required by the Bell finish process…NTSB LAX86LA231Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Castaic, CAThe helicopter collided with unmarked wires while heading into sun during spraying operation. Plt does not recall seeing or hitting wires.NTSB LAX85LVA03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 47-G5 · Lindsay, CAThe acft made a forced landing in a beet field following a noise in the eng or transmission. After he heard a noise the plt auto-rotated and during the hard landing the acft was damaged.NTSB LAX84LA464Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Watsonville, CAThe plt maneuvered during an aerial application flt to avoid high tension wires and collided with lower telephone lines. The plt said the winds were gusty at the time of the accident.NTSB LAX84LA341Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Oceanside, CAA security guard with no flight experience attempted to fly the helicopter which he was guarding during early morning hours after substantial alcoholic beverage consumption. The acft sustained substantial damage when it touched down on the rt skid aprx 15 ft…NTSB LAX83FUM07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Valley Center, CAThe acft was damaged during a forced landing following a power loss while engaged in aerial application. The pilot took off with 25 gallons of fuel which he said was usually enough for spraying 40-50 acres. This job was 19 acres but it was 10-12 miles away at…NTSB LAX83FUA03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Irvine, CAThe helicopter landed hard in a field off the airport following an engine power loss. The acfr had lifted off and only traveled about 50 feet at 15 feet AGL when the power loss occurred. An engine teardown revealed that the rings on 3 cylinders had not seated…NTSB LAX82DA360Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Soledad, CAThe pilot experienced a power loss during lift-off. A hard landing was made. No reason for the malfunction was found.NTSB LAX80FVD29Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-5 · Stockton, CANTSB LAX80FVD25Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-5 · Oakland, CANTSB LAX79FUM20Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 47G-5 · Escondido, CANTSB LAX78FUQ40Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-5 · Camarillo, CANTSB OAK78DVG52Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G5 · Napa, CANTSB LAX78DVM17Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G5 · Templeton, CANTSB LAX78FUQ21Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBell 47G · Santa Ynez, CANTSB LAX76FUQ48Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBell 47G-5 · Lompoc, CANTSB LAX76AL084Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 47G-5 · Los Angeles, CANTSB OAK76DVD36Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-5 · Cloverdale, CANTSB OAK75DVD48Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-5 · Oakland, CANTSB OAK75DVA51Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-5 · Porterville, CANTSB LAX75AL024Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-5 · Riverside, CANTSB LAX75FUQ05Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-5 · Oceanside, CANTSB LAX74FVM28Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 47G-5 · Cayucas, CANTSB OAK74DVD28Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-5 · Stockton, CANTSB LAX74DUG31Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-5 · La Verne, CA