N8458E

Destroyed
Minor

BELL 47 S/N: 2662

Summary

On May 21, 1993, a Bell 47 (N8458E) was involved in an accident near Berlin, WI. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO SEE THE OBSTRUCTION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI93LA179. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8458E.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 21, 1993
NTSB Number
CHI93LA179
Location
BERLIN, WI
Event ID
20001211X12361
Coordinates
43.970493, -88.949684
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO SEE THE OBSTRUCTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
2662
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
47 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REABE SPRAYING SERVICE INC
Address
PO BOX 112
Status
Deregistered
City
WAUPUN
State / Zip Code
WI 53963-0112
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# CHI93LA179