N1185W – BELL 47G – 1993-02-13 NTSB Accident Report

On February 13, 1993, a Bell 47G (N1185W) was involved in an incident near Bakersfield, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE CLUTCH SLIPPAGE AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO JETTISON THE LOAD.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX93LA120. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1185W.