N8132JBELL 47G-3B-2 1989-07-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BELL 47G-3B-2 S/N: 6772

Summary

On July 07, 1989, a Bell 47G-3B-2 (N8132J) was involved in an incident near Tierra Amarilla, NM. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM DURING THE PREMATURE LIFT-OFF WHICH RESULTED IN A FORCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE CONDITIONS, AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN89LA159. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8132J.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 7, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89LA159
Location
TIERRA AMARILLA, NM
Event ID
20001213X28802
Coordinates
36.700931, -106.540405
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM DURING THE PREMATURE LIFT-OFF WHICH RESULTED IN A FORCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE CONDITIONS, AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
6772
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
47G-3B-2 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT CORP
Address
PO BOX 85
Status
Deregistered
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
KS 67201-0085
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# DEN89LA159