N52HBBELL 47-G2A 1992-04-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

BELL 47-G2A S/N: 3244

Summary

On April 30, 1992, a Bell 47-G2A (N52HB) was involved in an accident near Dousman, WI. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE IN-FLIGHT LOSS OF THE SWASH PLATE DRIVE LINK BOLT WHICH ALLOWED THE SWASH PLATE DRIVE ASSEMBLY TO DISCONNECT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI92LA137. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N52HB.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 30, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92LA137
Location
DOUSMAN, WI
Event ID
20001211X14408
Coordinates
43.010726, -88.469551
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE IN-FLIGHT LOSS OF THE SWASH PLATE DRIVE LINK BOLT WHICH ALLOWED THE SWASH PLATE DRIVE ASSEMBLY TO DISCONNECT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
3244
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
47-G2A B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MCDERMOTT ENTERPRISES INC DBA
Address
200 MAIN ST
Status
Deregistered
City
SULLIVAN
State / Zip Code
WI 53178
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# CHI92LA137