N4072G

Substantial
Minor

Bell 47G3B2 S/N: 6702

Summary

On April 29, 1989, a Bell 47G3B2 (N4072G) was involved in an accident near Milton-freewtr, OR. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION FROM AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA89LA076. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4072G.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 29, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89LA076
Location
MILTON-FREEWTR, OR
Event ID
20001213X28210
Coordinates
45.900913, -118.340179
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION FROM AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
6702
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
47G3B2 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DUFF J W DBA J W DUFF AIRCRAFT CO
Address
8131 E 40TH AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
DENVER
State / Zip Code
CO 80207
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# SEA89LA076