N41721BELL 47G-2 1989-06-02 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

BELL 47G-2 S/N: 815

Summary

On June 02, 1989, a Bell 47G-2 (N41721) was involved in an accident near Buena, WA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT AND CLEARANCE TO AVOID THE POWER LINES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA89LA098. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N41721.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 2, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89LA098
Location
BUENA, WA
Event ID
20001213X28669
Coordinates
46.430706, -120.320487
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT AND CLEARANCE TO AVOID THE POWER LINES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
815
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
47G-2 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 158
Status
Deregistered
City
SHADYCOVE
State / Zip Code
OR 97539
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# SEA89LA098