N2238WBELL 47G-4A 1990-04-14 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

BELL 47G-4A S/N: 7704

Summary

On April 14, 1990, a Bell 47G-4A (N2238W) was involved in an accident near Bixby, OK. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO UNDETERMINED MECHANICAL FAILURE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW90DPJ05. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2238W.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 14, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90DPJ05
Location
BIXBY, OK
Event ID
20001212X22912
Coordinates
35.939201, -95.869087
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO UNDETERMINED MECHANICAL FAILURE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
7704
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1970
Model / ICAO
47G-4A B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BIG EYE HELICOPTERS INC
Address
790 NORTH MARINE DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
TUMON
State / Zip Code
GU 96911
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# FTW90DPJ05