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April 2, 1992 · Bell 47-D-1 · N322A
Fayette, MS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 2, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Fayette, MS
Aircraft
Bell 47-D-1
Tail Number
N322A
Operator
Darre J Ward
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA92LA102
PLT STATED THAT HE TOPPED THE FUEL TANKS TO THE 29 GALLON LEVEL PRIOR TO FLIGHT. ONE HOUR AFTER TAKEOFF THE ENG QUIT. HE STATED THE FUEL STRAINER DRAIN HAD LEAKED CAUSING FUEL EXHAUSTION AND LOSS OF POWER. TWO FAA INSPECTORS WHO INSPECTED THE ACFT AFTER THE ACCIDENT FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF PRE OR POST CRASH FUEL LEAKAGE. THE FUEL STRAINER DRAIN VALVE WAS FOUND TO OPERATE NORMALLY WITH NO EVIDENCE OF LEAKAGE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT IN COMMANDS FAILURE TO INSURE THE PROPER FUEL QUANTITY FOR THE FLIGHT WAS PLACED ON THE AIRCRAFT AND HIS FAILURE TO MONITOR FUEL QUANTITY DURING FLIGHT RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.
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PLT STATED THAT HE TOPPED THE FUEL TANKS TO THE 29 GALLON LEVEL PRIOR TO FLIGHT. ONE HOUR AFTER TAKEOFF THE ENG QUIT. HE STATED THE FUEL STRAINER DRAIN HAD LEAKED CAUSING FUEL EXHAUSTION AND LOSS OF POWER. TWO FAA INSPECTORS WHO INSPECTED THE ACFT AFTER THE ACCIDENT FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF PRE OR POST CRASH FUEL LEAKAGE. THE FUEL STRAINER DRAIN VALVE WAS FOUND TO OPERATE NORMALLY WITH NO EVIDENCE OF LEAKAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 47-D-1
Tail NumberN322A
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDarre J Ward
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · O-235-D · Reciprocating · 210
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 11 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 25 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC