N2899B

Destroyed
Minor

BELL 47G-II S/N: 1999

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 2, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX90LA042
Location
RIALTO, CA
Event ID
20001213X29970
Coordinates
34.160720, -117.390319
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND SUBSEQUENT OVERCONTROL WHILE HOVERING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S INEXPERIENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
1999
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
47G-II B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
47G-2

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CLASSIC ROTORS MUSEUM
Address
2690 MONTECITO RD HNGR G
City
RAMONA
State / Zip Code
CA 92065-1611
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# LAX90LA042