N2838BBELL 47J 1988-08-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BELL 47J S/N: 1434

Summary

On August 05, 1988, a Bell 47J (N2838B) was involved in an incident near Dowagiac, MI. 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: FAILURE TO MAINTIAN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM BY THE UNQUALIFIED PILOT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI88DET05. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2838B.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 5, 1988
NTSB Number
CHI88DET05
Location
DOWAGIAC, MI
Event ID
20001213X26482
Coordinates
41.979179, -86.110610
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE TO MAINTIAN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM BY THE UNQUALIFIED PILOT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
1434
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1957
Model / ICAO
47J B47J
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
47J

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BLESSED BEGINNINGS BROADCASTING INC
Address
722 E CENTER ST
City
WARSAW
State / Zip Code
IN 46580-3322
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# CHI88DET05