N322A

Substantial
Minor

BELL 47-D-1 S/N: WH1001

Summary

On April 02, 1992, a Bell 47-D-1 (N322A) was involved in an accident near Fayette, MS. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT IN COMMANDS FAILURE TO INSURE THE PROPER FUEL QUANTITY FOR THE FLIGHT WAS PLACED ON THE AIRCRAFT AND HIS FAILURE TO MONITOR FUEL QUANTITY DURING FLIGHT RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA92LA102. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N322A.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 2, 1992
NTSB Number
MIA92LA102
Location
FAYETTE, MS
Event ID
20001211X14479
Coordinates
31.710285, -91.059036
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT IN COMMANDS FAILURE TO INSURE THE PROPER FUEL QUANTITY FOR THE FLIGHT WAS PLACED ON THE AIRCRAFT AND HIS FAILURE TO MONITOR FUEL QUANTITY DURING FLIGHT RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
WH1001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
47-D-1 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WARD DARREL J DBA
Address
PO BOX 680610
Status
Deregistered
City
PRATTVILLE
State / Zip Code
AL 36068-0610
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# MIA92LA102