N1023VBELL 472022-02-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BELL 47S/N: 2021

Summary

On February 11, 2022, a Bell 47 (N1023V) was involved in an incident near Fallon, NV. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover which, resulted in a collision with a hangar.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR22LA096. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1023V.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, February 11, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR22LA096
Location
Fallon, NV
Event ID
20220214104639
Coordinates
39.499169, -118.748790
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover which, resulted in a collision with a hangar.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
2021
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1957
Model / ICAO
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SCHINDLER JASON D
Address
87541 HIGHWAY 281
Status
Deregistered
City
ONEILL
State / Zip Code
NE 68763-4646
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# WPR22LA096