N304JDBELL 47G3B1 1991-05-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BELL 47G3B1 S/N: 3598

Summary

On May 07, 1991, a Bell 47G3B1 (N304JD) was involved in an incident near Yuma, AZ. 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 FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO PERFORM FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS WHICH RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA193. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N304JD.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 7, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA193
Location
Yuma, AZ
Event ID
20001212X17027
Coordinates
32.683117, -114.659250
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO PERFORM FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS WHICH RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
3598
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
47G3B1 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX91LA193