N8591FBELL 47G5 1990-04-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BELL 47G5 S/N: 7812

Summary

On April 26, 1990, a Bell 47G5 (N8591F) was involved in an incident near Marion, MA. 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 USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT BY THE PILOT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC90DNA02. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8591F.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 26, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90DNA02
Location
MARION, MA
Event ID
20001212X23005
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT BY THE PILOT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
7812
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
47G5 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PIPER EAST INC
Address
6 INDUSTRIAL DR
Status
Deregistered
City
LONDONDERRY
State / Zip Code
NH 03053
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# NYC90DNA02