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January 3, 1995 · Bell 47G · N6172
Bunnell, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 3, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Bunnell, FL
Aircraft
Bell 47G
Tail Number
N6172
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA95LA054
The commercial pilot stated he made a descent over a lake, misjudged his altitude, and inadvertently flew the helicopter into the water.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain altitude while descending over a lake, resulting in an in-flight collision with water.
Full Narrative
On January 3, 1995, about 1535 eastern standard time, a Bell 47G, N6172, registered to Erick E. Fenz, operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, flew into Lake Gore while descending. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The helicopter was substantially damaged. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries, and the pilot rated passenger was not injured. The flight originated from Flagler County Airport, Bunnell, Florida, about 5 minutes before the accident. The pilot stated he made a descent over Lake Gore, misjudged his altitude, and inadvertently flew the helicopter into the water.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:35 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 47G
Tail NumberN6172
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A4200 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 34 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC