N2294WBELL 47G5 1990-10-22 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BELL 47G5 S/N: 7969

Summary

On October 22, 1990, a Bell 47G5 (N2294W) was involved in an accident. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ON ADEQUATE ALTITUDE WHILE MANEUVERING ABOVE THE WATER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA013. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2294W.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, October 22, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX91LA013
Location
American Samoa
Event ID
20001212X24491
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ON ADEQUATE ALTITUDE WHILE MANEUVERING ABOVE THE WATER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
7969
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
47G5 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LARRY Z FISHING CO INC
Address
PO BOX 241 CHRB
Status
Deregistered
City
SAIPAN
State / Zip Code
MP
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# LAX91LA013