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October 13, 1988 · Bell 47G-3B2 · N46073
Cottonwood Canyon, NV
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 13, 1988
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Cottonwood Canyon, NV
Aircraft
Bell 47G-3B2
Tail Number
N46073
Operator
Bureau of Land Management
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA89TL006
ON A FLIGHT TO MONITOR ANIMAL HEALTH OF HORSES, THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND TO A SUITABLE LANDING SITE. DURING FINAL APPROACH ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT, THE AIRSPEED WAS ABOUT 5 MPH AND ALTITUDE ABOUT 15 FEET AGL, WHEN THE HELICOPTER STARTED TURNING TO THE RIGHT. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT THE SITUATION, BUT THE HELICOPTER 'SETTLED-IN VERTICALLY' WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO DAMAGE THE HELICOPTER. THE WIND WAS REPORTED TO BE FROM 180 TO 225 DEGREES AT 5 GUSTING 15 KNOTS.
Full Narrative
SEE ATTACHED COPY OF NTSB FORM 6120.1/2 AS REQUIRED BY PL 100-223. "INVESTIGATED BY" DATA BLOCK WAS ENTERED IN ERROR ONLY TO SATISFY THE COMPUTER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:35 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftBell 47G-3B2
Tail NumberN46073
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBureau of Land Management
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TVO-435-G1A · Reciprocating · 280
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 30 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt, gusting 15 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO