N73279BELL 47 1991-03-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BELL 47 S/N: 3134

Summary

On March 30, 1991, a Bell 47 (N73279) was involved in an incident near Thompson Pass, AK. All 3 people 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 AIRCRAFT CONTROL AND IMPROPER FLARE DURING LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC91LA041. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N73279.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 30, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA041
Location
THOMPSON PASS, AK
Event ID
20001212X16534
Coordinates
61.149665, -146.810668
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL AND IMPROPER FLARE DURING LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
3134
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
47 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
47G-4

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MC HELICOPTER LLC
Address
16975 SE 45TH CT
City
SUMMERFIELD
State / Zip Code
FL 34491-6123
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# ANC91LA041