N73241BELL 47G3-B 1990-06-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BELL 47G3-B S/N: 2773

Summary

On June 05, 1990, a Bell 47G3-B (N73241) was involved in an incident near Houma, LA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM AND AN EXCESSIVE SINK RATE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW90DRD11. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N73241.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, June 5, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90DRD11
Location
HOUMA, LA
Event ID
20001212X23414
Coordinates
29.569213, -90.699295
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM AND AN EXCESSIVE SINK RATE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
2773
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
47G3-B B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DANECO INC
Address
4091 BOYOU BLACK DR
Status
Deregistered
City
HOUMA
State / Zip Code
LA 70360
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# FTW90DRD11