Summary
On February 08, 1984, a Bell 47G-2A (N8478E) was involved in an accident near Benavides, TX. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW84LA130. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8478E.
Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, February 8, 1984
NTSB Number
FTW84LA130
Location
BENAVIDES, TX
Event ID
20001214X38774
Coordinates
27.629970, -98.499031
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SMITH HELICOPTERS INC
Address
PO BOX 3502
Status
Deregistered
City
MCCOY
State / Zip Code
TX 78044
Country
United States
NTSB Investigation In Progress
Probable cause and narrative details have not yet been published for this accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW84LA130