N8483E

Substantial
Minor

Bell 47G-3BS/N: 2650

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 15, 2005
NTSB Number
ATL05CA161
Location
Summerville, TN
Event ID
20051005X01580
Coordinates
35.340831, -89.651947
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance and adequate visual lookout during take-off which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and roll over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
2650
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
47G-3BB47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
47G-3B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
OWENS JEFFREY H
Address
22650 N 1750 EAST RD
City
DANVILLE
State / Zip Code
IL 61834-7453
Country
United States

Analysis

"This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries."

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL05CA161