N2134BELL 47D1 1990-04-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BELL 47D1 S/N: 208

Summary

On April 24, 1990, a Bell 47D1 (N2134) was involved in an incident near Hickman, KY. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. THE RESULTANT TAILWIND WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL90DLQ01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2134.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 24, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL90DLQ01
Location
HICKMAN, KY
Event ID
20001212X22843
Coordinates
36.560916, -89.179977
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. THE RESULTANT TAILWIND WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
208
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1950
Model / ICAO
47D1 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WHITED ROY DBA
Address
588 CR 541
Status
Deregistered
City
MONETTE
State / Zip Code
AR 72447
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# ATL90DLQ01