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May 20, 1982 · Bell 47G-1 · N141B
Cincinnati, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 1982
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Aircraft
Bell 47G-1
Tail Number
N141B
Operator
Mort Rabkin
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI82DA176
THE FORE AND AFT CYCLIC CONTROL LINKAGE TUBE BECAME DISCONNECTED IN FLIGHT. AN EMERGENCY DESCENT, USING COLLECTIVE "S" TURNS TO REDUCE AIRSPEED WAS PERFORMED. THE PILOT INTENTIONALLY COLLIDED WITH TREES DURING THE FORCED LANDING TO CUSHION THE FALL. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE CYCLIC PIVOT BOLT WAS MISSING P/N AN-174-15.
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THE FORE AND AFT CYCLIC CONTROL LINKAGE TUBE BECAME DISCONNECTED IN FLIGHT. AN EMERGENCY DESCENT, USING COLLECTIVE "S" TURNS TO REDUCE AIRSPEED WAS PERFORMED. THE PILOT INTENTIONALLY COLLIDED WITH TREES DURING THE FORCED LANDING TO CUSHION THE FALL. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE CYCLIC PIVOT BOLT WAS MISSING P/N AN-174-15.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:10 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 47G-1
Tail NumberN141B
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMort Rabkin
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · GVS-335-A · Reciprocating · 165
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 4 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingOvercast 2500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter0