N4990HBELL 47G3B1 1990-07-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BELL 47G3B1 S/N: 2942

Summary

On July 31, 1990, a Bell 47G3B1 (N4990H) was involved in an incident near Coon Rapids, MN. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS AND MISJUDGEMENT OF HIS FUEL SUPPLY.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI90DER03. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4990H.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 31, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90DER03
Location
COON RAPIDS, MN
Event ID
20001212X23621
Coordinates
45.159713, -93.310752
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS AND MISJUDGEMENT OF HIS FUEL SUPPLY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
2942
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
47G3B1 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
47G-3B-1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SCOTTS HELICOPTER SERVICES
Address
780 ELMWOOD AVE S
City
LE SUEUR
State / Zip Code
MN 56058-2169
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# CHI90DER03