N11HUBell 47B3 1990-02-16 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
None

Bell 47B3 S/N: 11

Summary

On February 16, 1990, a Bell 47B3 (N11HU) was involved in an incident near Redlands, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT WHEN WARRENTED BY CONDITIONS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA095. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N11HU.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, February 16, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA095
Location
REDLANDS, CA
Event ID
20001212X22592
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT WHEN WARRENTED BY CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
11
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
47B3 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# LAX90LA095