N4062GBELL 47G 1991-08-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BELL 47G S/N: 7628

Summary

On August 20, 1991, a Bell 47G (N4062G) was involved in an accident near Kettleman City, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A NON-MECHANICAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION BY THE PILOT'S IMPROPER CALCULATION OF THE FUEL SUPPLY AND SUBSEQUENT HARD LANDING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA363. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4062G.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 20, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA363
Location
KETTLEMAN CITY, CA
Event ID
20001212X17905
Coordinates
36.050956, -119.989227
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A NON-MECHANICAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION BY THE PILOT'S IMPROPER CALCULATION OF THE FUEL SUPPLY AND SUBSEQUENT HARD LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
7628
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
47G B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SHAFTER AVIATION INC
Address
RT 1 BOX 624
Status
Deregistered
City
BAKERSFIELD
State / Zip Code
CA 93312
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# LAX91LA363