N2618DBell 47G-3B-2 1991-09-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Bell 47G-3B-2 S/N: 6676

Summary

On September 10, 1991, a Bell 47G-3B-2 (N2618D) was involved in an accident near Chula Vista, CA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER AIRSPEED AND MISJUDGING THE LANDING FLARE ALTITUDE. THE POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON AND THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FLOAT EQUIPPED HELICOPTER WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA390. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2618D.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 10, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA390
Location
CHULA VISTA, CA
Event ID
20001212X18120
Coordinates
33.150405, -117.279594
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER AIRSPEED AND MISJUDGING THE LANDING FLARE ALTITUDE. THE POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON AND THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FLOAT EQUIPPED HELICOPTER WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
6676
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
47G-3B-2 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ROTORS WEST INC
Address
500-F CONDOR DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
PAGOSA SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
CO 81147
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# LAX91LA390