N90529

Substantial
None

BELL 47G-2 S/N: NT1958-1

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 26, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90DCD02
Location
WALL LAKE, IA
Event ID
20001212X23909
Coordinates
42.260021, -95.090148
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM DURING TAKEOFF. THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND UPHILL TERRAIN WERE FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
NT1958-1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
47G-2 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
47G-2

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NORTHLAND HELICOPTERS INC
Address
780 S ELMWOOD
City
LE SUEUR
State / Zip Code
MN 56058
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# CHI90DCD02