N37870HUDDLESTON-BELL 47G2 1993-02-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

HUDDLESTON-BELL 47G2 S/N: 47-1965-2

Summary

On February 28, 1993, a Huddleston-bell 47G2 (N37870) was involved in an accident near Rio Grande, PR. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FLIGHT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA93LA076. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N37870.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 28, 1993
NTSB Number
MIA93LA076
Location
RIO GRANDE, PR
Event ID
20001211X11875
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FLIGHT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HUDDLESTON-BELL
Serial Number
47-1965-2
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
47G2 B47A
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REYES CARLOS E
Address
261 PADUA ST COLLEGE PARK
Status
Deregistered
City
RIO PIEDRAS
State / Zip Code
PR 00921
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA93LA076