N38926BELL BH-47G2A 1991-03-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BELL BH-47G2A S/N: NAH 1957-1

Summary

On March 31, 1991, a Bell BH-47G2A (N38926) was involved in an incident near Waitsburg, WA. 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 IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE MAIN ROTOR MAST NUT AND LOCK WASHER BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WHICH RESULTED IN THE SEPARATION OF THE MAIN ROTOR SYSTEM.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA077. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N38926.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 31, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA077
Location
WAITSBURG, WA
Event ID
20001212X16707
Coordinates
46.219707, -118.149070
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE MAIN ROTOR MAST NUT AND LOCK WASHER BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WHICH RESULTED IN THE SEPARATION OF THE MAIN ROTOR SYSTEM.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
NAH 1957-1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
BH-47G2A B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WAITSBURG HELICOPTER SERVICE
Address
RT 1 PO BOX 658
Status
Deregistered
City
WAITSBURG
State / Zip Code
WA 99361
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# SEA91LA077