N312SHBELL 47G-2 1991-07-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BELL 47G-2 S/N: 1375

Summary

On July 22, 1991, a Bell 47G-2 (N312SH) was involved in an incident near Slidell, LA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT PERFORMING A TOUCHDOWN AUTOROTATION TO UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. FACTORS WERE THE SOFT TERRAIN AND THE INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE FAA INSPECTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW91LA125. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N312SH.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 22, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91LA125
Location
SLIDELL, LA
Event ID
20001212X17559
Coordinates
30.279653, -89.769081
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT PERFORMING A TOUCHDOWN AUTOROTATION TO UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. FACTORS WERE THE SOFT TERRAIN AND THE INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE FAA INSPECTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
1375
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1955
Model / ICAO
47G-2 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ODREN AVIATION LLC
Address
35 WOOD DR
Status
Deregistered
City
COLDWATER
State / Zip Code
MI 49036-1046
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# FTW91LA125