N3575

Bell 47D1

Register facts: FAA Aircraft Registry (Releasable Aircraft Database) (open data).

FlightFinder has no observed route profile for this registration. The documented safety events below are available independently of live flight tracking.

Safety history

  • July 24, 1991Accident

    FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE FUEL DRAIN VALVE. A FACTOR WAS THE INACCESSIBILITY OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR FORED LANDING.

    Bell 47D-1

    FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE FUEL DRAIN VALVE. A FACTOR WAS THE INACCESSIBILITY OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR FORED LANDING. Full accident record

  • April 25, 1987Accident

    THE PILOT REPORTEDLY HEARD AN UNUSUAL NOISE IN THE ENGINE AND MADE A PRECAUTIONARY AUTOROTATION TO LANDING. TOUCHDOWN WAS ON UNEVEN TERRAIN AND IN A NOSE LOW ATTITUDE. THIS RESULTED IN THE TAIL ROTOR ASSEMBLY BEING CHOPPED OFF THE TAIL BOOM BY THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES.

    Bell 47D1

  • September 12, 1979Accident

    Misjudged Speed And Altitude. Factors: Simulated Conditions

    Bell 47D1

  • December 12, 1976Accident

    Failed To Maintain Adequate Rotor R.P.M.; Improper Operation Of Powerplant & Powerplant Controls. Factors: Aircraft Came To Rest In Water

    Bell 47D1