N2880BBELL 47G-2 1992-08-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

BELL 47G-2 S/N: 1966

Summary

On August 15, 1992, a Bell 47G-2 (N2880B) was involved in an accident near Slocomb, AL. 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: A HARD LANDING DUE TO A POWER LOSS FROM FUEL EXHAUSTION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF SUSTABLE TERRAIN FOR THE LANDING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA160. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2880B.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 15, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA160
Location
SLOCOMB, AL
Event ID
20001211X15324
Coordinates
31.109262, -85.589874
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A HARD LANDING DUE TO A POWER LOSS FROM FUEL EXHAUSTION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF SUSTABLE TERRAIN FOR THE LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
1966
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1957
Model / ICAO
47G-2 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GOLDEN RANCH AVIATION INC
Address
277 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
SCHRIEVER
State / Zip Code
LA 70395
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# ATL92LA160