N37870BELL 47G-2 1989-09-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BELL 47G-2 S/N: 47-1965-3

Summary

On September 03, 1989, a Bell 47G-2 (N37870) was involved in an incident near Cayey, PR. 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: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PRESENCE OF TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA89LA240. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N37870.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 3, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA240
Location
CAYEY, PR
Event ID
20001213X29441
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PRESENCE OF TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
47-1965-3
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
47G-2 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REYES CARLOS E
Address
261 PADUA ST COLLEGE PARK
Status
Deregistered
City
RIO PIEDRAS
State / Zip Code
PR 00921
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# MIA89LA240