N7925JBELL 47-G5A 1992-12-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BELL 47-G5A S/N: 25041

Summary

On December 07, 1992, a Bell 47-G5A (N7925J) was involved in an accident near Belle Glade, FL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE IMPROPER IN FLIGHT DECISION OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO ATTEMPT AN AGRICULTURAL TURN WITH INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO ACCOMPLISH THE MANEUVER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIS ABILITIES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA93LA027. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7925J.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, December 7, 1992
NTSB Number
MIA93LA027
Location
BELLE GLADE, FL
Event ID
20001211X16209
Coordinates
26.680034, -80.670600
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE IMPROPER IN FLIGHT DECISION OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO ATTEMPT AN AGRICULTURAL TURN WITH INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO ACCOMPLISH THE MANEUVER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIS ABILITIES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
25041
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1971
Model / ICAO
47-G5A B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
47G-5

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CHURCHILL SCOTT
Address
PO BOX 92
City
LE SUEUR
State / Zip Code
MN 56058-0092
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# MIA93LA027