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November 16, 1993 · Bell-Carson 47G-SUPER C-4 47G-SUPER · N614X

Eufaula, AL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 16, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Eufaula, AL
Aircraft
Bell-Carson 47G-SUPER C-4 47G-SUPER
Tail Number
N614X
Operator
Williams Flying Service
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL94LA019

THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING TO TRANSFER THE HELICOPTER FROM A TRAILER TO THE GROUND. THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, STRUCK THE TRAILER, AND CRASHED. THE PILOT DID NOT HOLD A HELICOPTER RATING.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LIMITED HELICOPTER FLIGHT EXPERIENCE.

Full Narrative

On November 16, 1993, at 1715 central standard time, a Bell-Carson 47G-Super C-4, N614X, was substantially damaged following a collision with terrain near Eufaula, Alabama. The commercial pilot was seriously injured in the accident. The aircraft was being operated under 14 CFR Part 91 by Williams Flying Service of Eufaula, Alabama. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time, and no flight plan had been filed for the local positioning flight. Witnesses stated that the helicopter was attempting to reposition from a platform, located on an agricultural chemical loading truck, to a ground landing pad when the accident occurred. The aircraft caught fire and burned following the collision with the terrain. The pilot did not hold a helicopter rating nor did he posess the qualifications needed for the operation of helicopters.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 CST
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Runway0
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width66 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBell-Carson 47G-SUPER C-4 47G-SUPER
Tail NumberN614X
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilliams Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · GV335-5D · Reciprocating · 210
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 4 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data