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June 14, 1992 · Bell 47G-2 · N6746D

Danbury, TX

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 14, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Danbury, TX
Aircraft
Bell 47G-2
Tail Number
N6746D
Operator
Salaika Timothy A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92LA159

A HELICOPTER WAS EXECUTING A RUNNING LANDING TO A SOD RUNWAY TO SIMULATE AN ANTITORQUE FAILURE DURING AIRCRAFT QUALIFICATION TRAINING. THE LEFT LANDING GEAR SKID TUBE FAILED DUE TO INTERNAL CORROSION AND THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED OVER.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE FAILURE OF THE LANDING GEAR SKID DUE TO INTERNAL CORROSION. A FACTOR WAS THE SOFT GROUND.

Full Narrative

A HELICOPTER WAS EXECUTING A RUNNING LANDING TO A SOD RUNWAY TO SIMULATE AN ANTITORQUE FAILURE DURING AIRCRAFT QUALIFICATION TRAINING. THE LEFT LANDING GEAR SKID TUBE FAILED DUE TO INTERNAL CORROSION AND THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED OVER.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CDT
Nearest AirportSalaika Ranch Heliport (1nm S)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBell 47G-2
Tail NumberN6746D
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSalaika Timothy A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · VO-435A1F · Reciprocating · 265
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data