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March 30, 1983 · Bell 47G2 · N47WJ
Homestead, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 30, 1983
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Homestead, FL
Aircraft
Bell 47G2
Tail Number
N47WJ
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA83FA106
ACCORDING TO THE PILOT HE MADE A NORMAL CROSSWIND APPROACH FOR LANDING, NEARING GROUND AT ABOUT 4 OR 5 FEET AGL. IN EXTREMELY GUSTY WEATHER, THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE GROUND FIRST, WENT VERTICAL ABOUT 10 OR 15 FEET THEN LOST LIFT AND DROPPED TO GROUND HARD, LANDING ON LEFT SIDE. TURNED OVER ON LEFT SIDE.
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ACCORDING TO THE PILOT HE MADE A NORMAL CROSSWIND APPROACH FOR LANDING, NEARING GROUND AT ABOUT 4 OR 5 FEET AGL. IN EXTREMELY GUSTY WEATHER, THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE GROUND FIRST, WENT VERTICAL ABOUT 10 OR 15 FEET THEN LOST LIFT AND DROPPED TO GROUND HARD, LANDING ON LEFT SIDE. TURNED OVER ON LEFT SIDE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 EST
Nearest AirportHomestead (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 47G2
Tail NumberN47WJ
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · VO-435-A1F · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 5 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:49
Weather SourceWFAC