N4779U

Substantial
None

BELL 47G-2 S/N: 622

Summary

On April 12, 1990, a Bell 47G-2 (N4779U) was involved in an incident near Harrisburg, AR. 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: FAILURE OF THE GENERATOR, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MKC90LA083. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4779U.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 12, 1990
NTSB Number
MKC90LA083
Location
HARRISBURG, AR
Event ID
20001212X22988
Coordinates
35.560070, -90.719429
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE GENERATOR, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
622
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
47G-2 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# MKC90LA083