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July 30, 1998 · Bell 47G-2 · N90529
Plainview, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 30, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Plainview, MN
Aircraft
Bell 47G-2
Tail Number
N90529
Operator
Scott S Helicopter Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI98LA291
The pilot reported he was in a 'hard right hand ag turn' when the engine lost power. The helicopter impacted the terrain hard during the resulting landing. Inspection of the helicopter revealed it was low on fuel at the time of the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's not achieving the proper descent rate prior to touchdown. A factor related to the accident was fuel starvation due to a low fuel level.
Full Narrative
On July 30, 1998, at 1630 central daylight time, a Bell 47G-2, N90529, sustained substantial damage when it impacted the terrain following a loss of engine power while maneuvering near Plainview, Minnesota. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot reported no injures. The 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight was not operating on a flight plan. The local flight departed from a field near Plainview, Minnesota. The pilot reported he was in a "hard right hand ag turn" when the engine lost power. The helicopter impacted the terrain hard during the resulting landing. Post accident inspection of the helicopter by inspectors from the Federal Aviation Administration Minneapolis, Minnesota, Flight Standards District Office revealed the helicopter was low on fuel.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 47G-2
Tail NumberN90529
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorScott S Helicopter Services
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · VO-435 · Reciprocating
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:54
Weather SourceWFAC