N1041B

Destroyed
Fatal

BELL 47-G4A S/N: 7653

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, June 16, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC92FA117
Location
SHELBURNE FALLS, MA
Event ID
20001211X14948
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE OBSTACLE CLEARANCE. CONTRIBUTING WAS INADEQUATE ALTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N1041B
Make
BELL
Serial Number
7653
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
47-G4A B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FRENCHYS AUTO SVC & OIL CO INC DBA
Address
161 BAY RD
Status
Deregistered
City
BELCHERTOWN
State / Zip Code
MA 01007
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# NYC92FA117