Bell 47G3B2 N4072G
29 April 1989 · Milton-Freewtr, Oregon, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 29 April 1989 at about 17:30 local time, a Bell 47G3B2 registered N4072G was involved in an accident near Milton-Freewtr, Oregon, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 17:30
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Milton-Freewtr, Oregon, United States
- Coordinates
- 45.9009, -118.3402
- Aircraft
- Bell 47G3B2
- Registration
- N4072G
- Category
- Helicopter
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 137: Agricultural
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial Application
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- SEA89LA076
People
1 person had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Probable cause
IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION FROM AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE PLT STATED THAT THE ENG LOST POWER DURING A PROCEDURE TURN-AROUND & THAT INSUFFICIENT SPEED & ALTITUDE WERE AVAILABLE TO PREVENT A HARD AUTOROTATIVE LANDING. DURING TOUCHDOWN, THE MAIN ROTOR SEVERED THE TAILBOOM. ONLY ABOUT 1/2 GAL OF FUEL WAS REMAINING IN THE INTACT FUEL SYSTEM.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Bell 47G3B2 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 1989 | Bell 47G3B2 | Monitor, Washington, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 21 Jul 1986 | Bell 47G3B2 | Nahcotta, Washington, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 9 Nov 1993 | Bell 47G3B2 | Toledo, Washington, United States | Farm & Forest Helicopter SVC | No injuries | - |
| 25 May 1981 | Bell 47G3B2 | Tucson, Arizona, United States | Keystone Helo | No injuries | - |
| 11 Jun 1981 | Bell 47G3B2 | Walla Walla, Washington, United States | B & R Helicopt | Serious injuries | - |
| 29 Oct 1978 | Bell 47G3B2 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | - | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 1989 | Hughes 269C | Estacada, Oregon, United States | Helicopter Enterprises | Fatal | 1 |
| 29 Nov 1989 | Hughes 369D | Stayton, Oregon, United States | Associated Helicopter Svcs | No injuries | - |
| 30 Oct 1989 | Bellanca 17-30 | Newberg, Oregon, United States | BEN F. Smithers | No injuries | - |
| 25 Dec 1989 | Cessna 172M | Salem, Oregon, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 4 Mar 1989 | Piper PA-60-601P | Lakeview, Oregon, United States | - | Fatal | 3 |
| 23 Jun 1989 | Piper PA-28-181 | Chiloquin, Oregon, United States | Southwest Air Charter | Serious injuries | - |