N68632BELL 47D1 1992-06-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BELL 47D1 S/N: WH5003

Summary

On June 25, 1992, a Bell 47D1 (N68632) was involved in an incident near Centre, AL. 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 PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH A WIRE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA131. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N68632.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 25, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA131
Location
CENTRE, AL
Event ID
20001211X14780
Coordinates
34.149349, -85.669281
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH A WIRE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
WH5003
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1963
Model / ICAO
47D1 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AVICO INC
Address
PO BOX 872
Status
Deregistered
City
SELMA
State / Zip Code
AL 36701
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# ATL92LA131