N74823

Substantial
Minor

BELL 47DS/N: 270

Summary

On January 01, 2021, a Bell 47D (N74823) was involved in an accident near Marana, AZ. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control, which resulted in a hard landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA077. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N74823.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, January 1, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA077
Location
Marana, AZ
Event ID
20210104102484
Coordinates
32.409556, -111.218380
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 helicopter control, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
270
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1953
Model / ICAO
47DB47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
47D1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TOBLER HANS P
Address
4614 LAKE SPENARD DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99517-2821
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# WPR21LA077