N3081GBELL BH-47G 1990-06-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BELL BH-47G S/N: 3153

Summary

On June 28, 1990, a Bell BH-47G (N3081G) was involved in an accident near Seagrove, NC. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF A NUMBER FOUR CONNECTING ROD BOLT FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL90LA138. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3081G.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 28, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL90LA138
Location
SEAGROVE, NC
Event ID
20001212X23331
Coordinates
35.539886, -79.770393
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF A NUMBER FOUR CONNECTING ROD BOLT FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
3153
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
BH-47G B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
47G-4

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SCOTTS HELICOPTER SERVICE INC
Address
PO BOX 92
City
LE SUEUR
State / Zip Code
MN 56058-0092
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# ATL90LA138