N73865

Substantial
Minor

BELL 47G S/N: 7

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 12, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA233
Location
MILTONFREEWATER, OR
Event ID
20001212X18195
Coordinates
45.900451, -118.340629
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT FACTOR IN THAT THE PILOT FAILED TO INSURE THERE WAS ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES FOR A SAFE TAKEOFF. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N73865
Make
BELL
Serial Number
7
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1962
Model / ICAO
47G B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
112 E 5TH ST APT 11
Status
Deregistered
City
VINTON
State / Zip Code
IA 52349-1761
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# SEA91LA233