N73284BELL 47G3B1 1991-06-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BELL 47G3B1 S/N: 2908

Summary

On June 11, 1991, a Bell 47G3B1 (N73284) was involved in an incident near Lasalle, MN. 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 PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM THE TERRAIN. A RELATED FACTOR IS THE PILOT'S MISJUDGED ALTITUDE ABOVE THE CROP.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI91DER05. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N73284.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, June 11, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91DER05
Location
LASALLE, MN
Event ID
20001212X17199
Coordinates
44.069213, -94.569038
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM THE TERRAIN. A RELATED FACTOR IS THE PILOT'S MISJUDGED ALTITUDE ABOVE THE CROP.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
2908
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
47G3B1 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
3857 21ST ST
Status
Deregistered
City
DORR
State / Zip Code
MI 49323-9546
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# CHI91DER05