N31FGBELL 47G-3B-1 1992-10-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BELL 47G-3B-1 S/N: 3834

Summary

On October 09, 1992, a Bell 47G-3B-1 (N31FG) 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 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN MAIN ROTOR RPM, WHICH RESULTED IN AN IN FLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL93LA009. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N31FG.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 9, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL93LA009
Location
CENTRE, AL
Event ID
20001211X15812
Coordinates
34.150562, -85.670158
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 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN MAIN ROTOR RPM, WHICH RESULTED IN AN IN FLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
3834
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
47G-3B-1 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
47G-3B-1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
COASTAL HELICOPTERS INC
Address
7424 COASTAL DR
City
PANAMA CITY
State / Zip Code
FL 32404-4015
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# ATL93LA009