N4798R

Substantial
None

BELL 47G-5 S/N: 7925

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, November 1, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX90DVM01
Location
GUADALUPE, CA
Event ID
20001213X29811
Coordinates
35.050151, -120.479217
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE ALLOWING THE AIRCRAFT TO COLLIDE WITH A WOODEN POWER POLE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SUNGLARE WHICH INHIBITED THE PILOT'S VISION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
7925
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
47G-5 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
47G-5

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TRIPLE F FLYING INC
Address
912 AUSTIN TRL
City
BENTON
State / Zip Code
PA 17814-8257
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# LAX90DVM01