N8460E

Destroyed
None

BELL 47-G2 S/N: 2678

Summary

On June 26, 1991, a Bell 47-G2 (N8460E) was involved in an incident near White Castle, LA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER AIRCRAFT HANDLING, WHICH RESULTED IN SETTLING WITH POWER.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW91DRD06. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8460E.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 26, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91DRD06
Location
WHITE CASTLE, LA
Event ID
20001212X17255
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER AIRCRAFT HANDLING, WHICH RESULTED IN SETTLING WITH POWER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
2678
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
47-G2 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PLYMOUTH COPTERS INC
Address
PO BOX D3
Status
Deregistered
City
PLYMOUTH
State / Zip Code
MA 02360
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# FTW91DRD06