N7863S
Bell 47G-3B-1
Register facts: FAA Aircraft Registry (Releasable Aircraft Database) (open data).
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Safety history
- March 21, 1988Accident
THE COMMERICAL PLT WAS HOVERING OUT OF GROUND EFFECT AT 40 FEET AGL. DURING A MANEUVER HE REPORTED HEARING A LOUD BANG AND THE ROTOR RPM BEGAN TO DECAY. THE PLT MADE A HOVERING AUTOROTATION RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING. THE MAIN ROTOR STRUCK THE TAIL BOOM AND SEVERED IT.
- July 1, 1981Accident
Inadequate Maintenance And Inspection; Throttle-Power Lever Assemblies; Improperly Installed. Factors: Attempted Operation W/Known Deficiencies In Equipment; High Density Altitude; Sudden Windshift