N211CBBELL 47-G5A 1992-06-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

BELL 47-G5A S/N: 25073

Summary

On June 21, 1992, a Bell 47-G5A (N211CB) was involved in an accident near Pago Pago, PO. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION IN FAILING TO ENSURE THAT ALL SKID TIEDOWNS WERE REMOVED PRIOR TO THE ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA262. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N211CB.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 21, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA262
Location
PAGO PAGO, PO
Event ID
20001211X14915
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION IN FAILING TO ENSURE THAT ALL SKID TIEDOWNS WERE REMOVED PRIOR TO THE ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
25073
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
47-G5A B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ETA FISHING COMPANY
Address
1300 S BEACON ST SUITE 119
Status
Deregistered
City
SAN PEDRO
State / Zip Code
CA 90731
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# LAX92LA262