N2ARBELL 47G 1988-11-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BELL 47G S/N: 569

Summary

On November 10, 1988, a Bell 47G (N2AR) was involved in an accident near Champion, NY. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO SUSTAIN FLIGHT DUE TO A SEVERE DOWNDRAFT ACCOMPANIED BY A POWER LOSS AT A LOW ALTITUDE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC89LA025. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2AR.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, November 10, 1988
NTSB Number
NYC89LA025
Location
CHAMPION, NY
Event ID
20001213X27340
Coordinates
43.269645, -75.179527
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO SUSTAIN FLIGHT DUE TO A SEVERE DOWNDRAFT ACCOMPANIED BY A POWER LOSS AT A LOW ALTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
569
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1951
Model / ICAO
47G B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AVIATION SERVICES UNLIMITED
Address
10496 HINMAN ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
BARNEVELD
State / Zip Code
NY 13304
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# NYC89LA025