N47BHBENSEN B8M 1983-07-09 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BENSEN B8M S/N: B001

Summary

On July 09, 1983, a Bensen B8M (N47BH) was involved in an accident near Somerville, TN. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL83LA264. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N47BH.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 9, 1983
NTSB Number
ATL83LA264
Location
SOMERVILLE, TN
Event ID
20001214X43610
Coordinates
35.229442, -89.350769
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BENSEN
Serial Number
B001
Model / ICAO
B8M

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WESTRICH WILLIAM S
Address
35 HIGHWAY 301 N
Status
Deregistered
City
LAKE CORMORANT
State / Zip Code
MS 38641
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# ATL83LA264