N34691BELL 47G-3B-1 1990-08-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BELL 47G-3B-1 S/N: 3822

Summary

On August 01, 1990, a Bell 47G-3B-1 (N34691) was involved in an incident near Hanson, MA. 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'S LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC90DNA04. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N34691.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 1, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90DNA04
Location
HANSON, MA
Event ID
20001212X24094
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'S LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
3822
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
47G-3B-1 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ASHLEY CRANBERRY ENT INC
Address
POB 280
Status
Deregistered
City
W WAREHAM
State / Zip Code
MA 02576
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# NYC90DNA04