XBDGHBELL 47G-2A1 1988-01-13 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BELL 47G-2A1 S/N: 2818

Summary

On January 13, 1988, a Bell 47G-2A1 (XBDGH) was involved in an accident near San Diego, CA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOTS COMPLACENCY IN PERFORMING THE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. HIS FAILURE TO DISCONNECT THE TWO TIE DOWNS STRAPS ATTACHED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HELICOPTER RESULTED THE ROLL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX88FA085. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft XBDGH.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, January 13, 1988
NTSB Number
LAX88FA085
Location
SAN DIEGO, CA
Event ID
20001213X24916
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOTS COMPLACENCY IN PERFORMING THE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. HIS FAILURE TO DISCONNECT THE TWO TIE DOWNS STRAPS ATTACHED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HELICOPTER RESULTED THE ROLL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
2818
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
47G-2A1 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX88FA085