N7768

Destroyed
Fatal

Bell-K Copter 47D1 S/N: K9124

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 15, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91FA294
Location
LAURIE, MO
Event ID
20001212X18052
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

POOR JUDGEMENT OF THE PILOT, DUE TO IMPAIRMENT FROM CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE BEFORE FLIGHT, HIS INTENTIONAL BUZZING, AND HIS INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT (FAILURE TO SEE-AND-AVOID POWER LINES).

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7768
Make
BELL-K COPTER
Serial Number
K9124
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
47D1 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DUNLAP ROGER E
Address
ROUTE 2 BOX 67-5
Status
Deregistered
City
STRAFFORD
State / Zip Code
MO 65757
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# CHI91FA294