N7859SBELL 47G-3B1 1991-06-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

BELL 47G-3B1 S/N: 6626

Summary

On June 26, 1991, a Bell 47G-3B1 (N7859S) was involved in an accident near Goldendale, WA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF FUEL SUPPLY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91FA142. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7859S.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 26, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91FA142
Location
GOLDENDALE, WA
Event ID
20001212X17376
Coordinates
45.840522, -120.760940
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF FUEL SUPPLY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
6626
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
47G-3B1 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WESTERN HELICOPTER SERVICES INC
Address
PO BOX 369
Status
Deregistered
City
NEWBERG
State / Zip Code
OR 97132
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# SEA91FA142