N9449JBELL 47G-3B-2 1990-04-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

BELL 47G-3B-2 S/N: 6719

Summary

On April 02, 1990, a Bell 47G-3B-2 (N9449J) was involved in an accident near Hillsboro, OR. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA90LA060. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9449J.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 2, 1990
NTSB Number
SEA90LA060
Location
Hillsboro, OR
Event ID
20001212X23029
Coordinates
45.512113, -122.988350
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
6719
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
47G-3B-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# SEA90LA060