N8117

Substantial
None

BELL 47D-1 S/N: K732

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 5, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91LA091
Location
PEACH ORCHARD, AR
Event ID
20001212X17262
Coordinates
36.279319, -90.660530
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 MAIN ROTOR RPM RESULTING IN DETERIORATED HELICOPTER PERFORMANCE. A FACTOR WAS THE TAILWIND CONDITION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
K732
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
47D-1 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
47D1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HENRY MARK A
Address
12900 FM 3436 RD
City
DICKINSON
State / Zip Code
TX 77539-2565
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# FTW91LA091