N2202CBELL 47D1 1989-12-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

BELL 47D1 S/N: M-1

Summary

On December 04, 1989, a Bell 47D1 (N2202C) was involved in an accident near Ardmore, OK. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTY TAIL WINDS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW90LA041. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2202C.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, December 4, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW90LA041
Location
ARDMORE, OK
Event ID
20001213X29959
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTY TAIL WINDS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
M-1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
47D1 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
VERSATILE AVIATION INC
Address
1333 SO LAKE MURRAY DR
Status
Deregistered
City
ARDMORE
State / Zip Code
OK 73401
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# FTW90LA041