N39268

Substantial
None

BELL 47G-3B1 S/N: 2957

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 31, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA122
Location
BECKET, MA
Event ID
20001212X23275
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A POWER LOSS DUE TO OIL STARVATION, AFTER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FAILED TO COMPLY WITH LYCOMING DIRECTIVES DURING THE ENGINE OVERHAUL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N39268
Make
BELL
Serial Number
2957
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
47G-3B1 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HELI-GUAM INC
Address
PO BOX 12761
Status
Deregistered
City
TAMUNING
State / Zip Code
GU 96931
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# NYC90LA122