N17301Bell-World 47D1 1992-06-29 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
None

Bell-World 47D1 S/N: WH5016

Summary

On June 29, 1992, a Bell-world 47D1 (N17301) was involved in an incident near Wenatchee, WA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: CARBURETOR ICE AND THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S NOT BEING ABLE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS AND TREE(S).

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA92LA141. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N17301.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 29, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92LA141
Location
WENATCHEE, WA
Event ID
20001211X15015
Coordinates
47.369541, -120.349098
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

CARBURETOR ICE AND THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S NOT BEING ABLE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS AND TREE(S).

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL-WORLD
Serial Number
WH5016
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
47D1 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
8005 BELLADONNA DR
Status
Deregistered
City
FT WORTH
State / Zip Code
TX 76123-1840
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# SEA92LA141