N59403

Substantial
None

BELL 47G-5A S/N: 25140

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 10, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA128
Location
FARMINGTON, CA
Event ID
20001212X16629
Coordinates
37.960483, -120.870277
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