N9FKBELL 47G 1990-05-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BELL 47G S/N: 1675

Summary

On May 04, 1990, a Bell 47G (N9FK) was involved in an accident near Riverside, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor 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 MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA164. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9FK.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 4, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA164
Location
RIVERSIDE, CA
Event ID
20001212X23167
Coordinates
33.899803, -117.399765
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
1675
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
47G B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RODRIGUEZ DANNY
Address
2623 MATHEWS AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
REDONDO BEACH
State / Zip Code
CA 90278-3303
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# LAX90LA164