N1MHBELL 47D1 1991-08-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BELL 47D1 S/N: 473

Summary

On August 16, 1991, a Bell 47D1 (N1MH) was involved in an incident near Winton, NC. 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 SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING THE HELICOPTER.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL91LA163. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1MH.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 16, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91LA163
Location
WINTON, NC
Event ID
20001212X17776
Coordinates
36.379520, -76.929306
Nearest Airport
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 SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING THE HELICOPTER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
473
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
2013
Model / ICAO
47D1 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
8
FAA Model
407

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FALCON AVIATION & JET SALES LLC
Address
9915 25TH ST E
City
PARRISH
State / Zip Code
FL 34219-9175
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# ATL91LA163