N73905

Substantial
None

BELL 47G-2A-1S/N: 2860

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA157
Location
Livonia, NY
Event ID
20230322106929
Coordinates
42.826067, -77.585174
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s delayed action to arrest the high descent rate during a practice autorotation in tailwind conditions which ultimately resulted in loss of control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
2860
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1963
Model / ICAO
47G-2A-1B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
47G-2A-1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FINGERLAKES WING AND ROTOR LLC
Address
2727 MARTIN RD HNGR 4
City
SENECA FALLS
State / Zip Code
NY 13148
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# ERA23LA157