N57919

Substantial
Minor

BELL 47G-3B1 S/N: 3828

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 4, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC90LA025
Location
WESTFIELD, MA
Event ID
20001213X29868
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON, WHICH RESULTED IN THE TAIL ROTOR STRIKING THE GROUND AND SEPARATING FROM THE HELICOPTER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N57919
Make
BELL
Serial Number
3828
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
47G-3B1 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BELCHERTOWN AVN
Address
161 BAY RD
Status
Deregistered
City
BELCHERTOWN
State / Zip Code
MA 01007
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# NYC90LA025