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February 28, 1982 · Bell 47G · N1773
Dallas, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 28, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Dallas, TX
Aircraft
Bell 47G
Tail Number
N1773
Operator
Larrry W Samples
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW82DA073
THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON A NARROW FLATBED TRAILER. HE STATED THAT HE ENCOUNTERED SOME BUFFETING FROM THE WIND FUNNELING BETWEEN TWO HANGARS. ON HIS THIRD ATTEMPT TO POSITION THE HELICOPTER ON THE TRAILER, THE RIGHT SKID SLIPPED OFF. THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES HIT AS THE HELICOPTER ROLLED TO THE SIDE. THE TRAILER'S WIDTH ALLOWED ONLY A 2 INCH CLEARANCE ON EACH SIDE OF THE SKIDS.
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THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON A NARROW FLATBED TRAILER. HE STATED THAT HE ENCOUNTERED SOME BUFFETING FROM THE WIND FUNNELING BETWEEN TWO HANGARS. ON HIS THIRD ATTEMPT TO POSITION THE HELICOPTER ON THE TRAILER, THE RIGHT SKID SLIPPED OFF. THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES HIT AS THE HELICOPTER ROLLED TO THE SIDE. THE TRAILER'S WIDTH ALLOWED ONLY A 2 INCH CLEARANCE ON EACH SIDE OF THE SKIDS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:50 CST
Nearest AirportREDBIRD (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 47G
Tail NumberN1773
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLarrry W Samples
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6V-350 · Reciprocating · 210
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point13 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:00