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June 18, 1995 · Bell 47G-2 · N115B

Nipomo, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 18, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Nipomo, CA
Aircraft
Bell 47G-2
Tail Number
N115B
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX95LA214

THE PILOT LOST CONTROL DURING A MANEUVERING TURN AND COLLIDED WITH A CULTIVATED FIELD DURING AERIAL APPLICATION OF A CATEGORY II FUNGICIDE. THE HELICOPTER WAS IN A DOWNWIND CONDITION DURING THE TURN AND SETTLED TO THE GROUND. THE HELICOPTER HAD ABOUT 50 GALLONS OF FUNGICIDE ONBOARD AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THE PILOT INDICATED THAT THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILURES WITH THE HELICOPTER BEFORE THE ACCIDENT.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's improper handling of the helicopter by her failure to maintain an adequate airspeed for the attempted maneuver resulting in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with the ground.

Full Narrative

On June 18, 1995, at 1017 hours Pacific daylight time, a Bell 47G-2 helicopter, N115B, collided with the ground following an in-flight loss of control during aerial application of a Category II fungicide on a celery field near Nipomo, California. The helicopter was being operated by English Air Service under 14 CFR Part 137 when the accident occurred. The helicopter was destroyed. The airline transport pilot received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. According to the operator, the helicopter was in a downwind condition during a maneuvering turn and settled to the ground. The accident occurred during the second pass on the second run of the day. The operator estimated the helicopter had approximately 50 gallons of fungicide onboard at the time of the accident. The pilot indicated on the Pilot/Operator Accident Report, that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter before the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:17 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBell 47G-2
Tail NumberN115B
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · VO-435-A1F · Reciprocating · 260
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data