N3655FBELL 47D-1 1991-10-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BELL 47D-1 S/N: 45

Summary

On October 04, 1991, a Bell 47D-1 (N3655F) was involved in an accident near Clewiston, FL. 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: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE WHILE MANEUVERING RESULTING IN AN IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH A GUY WIRE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA92LA003. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3655F.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 4, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA92LA003
Location
CLEWISTON, FL
Event ID
20001212X18345
Coordinates
26.749004, -80.930213
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE WHILE MANEUVERING RESULTING IN AN IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH A GUY WIRE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
45
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
47D-1 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA92LA003