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July 30, 2003 · Bell 47G-2A · N7796C

Jackson, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 30, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jackson, NJ
Aircraft
Bell 47G-2A
Tail Number
N7796C
Operator
East Coast Helicopter
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC03CA170

The pilot performed two aerial application flights over the amusement park, and landed to reload chemicals for the third flight of the morning. He stated he was "in a hurry," and did not confirm that the right side chemical loading hose was disconnected from the helicopter, prior to takeoff for the third flight. As the pilot initiated takeoff, the loading hose "pulled" the helicopter downward, and it impacted the ground.

NTSB Probable Cause

Pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to remove a pesticide spraying hose from the helicopter prior to takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control.

Full Narrative

On July 30, 2003, at 0610 eastern daylight time, a Bell 47G-2A helicopter, N7796C, was substantially damaged during takeoff from the Six Flags Amusement Park, in Jackson, New Jersey. The certificated commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the agricultural application flight which was conducted under 14 CFR Part 137. According to the pilot, he performed two flights over the amusement park, and landed to reload chemicals for the third flight of the morning. He stated he was "in a hurry" for several reasons, and did not confirm that the right side chemical loading hose was disconnected from the helicopter prior to takeoff for the third flight. As the pilot initiated takeoff, the loading hose "pulled" the helicopter downward, and it impacted the ground. The pilot reported 8,415 hours of total flight experience in rotorcraft, 6,000 of which were in make and model.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:10 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftBell 47G-2A
Tail NumberN7796C
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEast Coast Helicopter
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · VO-435A1F · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 59
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time05:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data