N59403

Substantial
None

BELL 47G-5A S/N: 25140

Summary

On March 10, 1991, a Bell 47G-5A (N59403) was involved in an incident near Farmington, CA. 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 CONTAMINATION OF THE ENGINE INDUCTION AIR FILTER. SOFT TERRAIN DURING THE TOUCHDOWN WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA128. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N59403.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 10, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA128
Location
FARMINGTON, CA
Event ID
20001212X16629
Coordinates
37.960483, -120.870277
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 CONTAMINATION OF THE ENGINE INDUCTION AIR FILTER. SOFT TERRAIN DURING THE TOUCHDOWN WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
25140
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
47G-5A B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
47G-5A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WORTHY GARY L
Address
610 E HILL DR
City
ATWOOD
State / Zip Code
KS 67730-1756
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# LAX91LA128