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N8471E

Bell 47G-3B

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

  • August 15, 1989Accident

    INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. THE TAILWIND, HIGH OBSTRUCTION (POWER LINE), AND CROP (BEANS) WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

    Bell 47G-B3

    INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. THE TAILWIND, HIGH OBSTRUCTION (POWER LINE), AND CROP (BEANS) WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS. Full accident record

  • June 17, 1983Accident

    THE HELICOPTER ROLLED OVER WHILE ATTEMPTING A TAKEOFF AFTER SERVICING FROM A TRUCK PLATFORM FOR A SPRAYING OPERATION. THE HOSE USED TO PUT THE CHEMICAL SPRAY INTO THE HOPPER WAS NOT REMOVED. WHEN TAKEOFF WAS ATTEMPTED THE ACFT WAS TETHERED TO THE GROUND RIG AND CONTINUED APPLICATION OF COLLECTIVE ROLLED THE HELICOPTER.

    Bell 47-G3B

  • September 25, 1979Accident

    Inadequate Preflight Preparation And/Or Planning; Failed To See And Avoid Objects Or Obstructions. Factors: High Obstructions

    Bell 47G-3B

  • August 4, 1968Accident

    Exercised Poor Judgment; Downdraft,Updrafts; Unfavorable Wind Conditions. Factors: High Density Altitude

    Bell 47G3B1

  • July 27, 1967Accident

    Undetermined

    Bell 47G3B1 · 2 fatalities

  • July 19, 1966Accident

    Selected Unsuitable Terrain; Lateral Imbalance. Factors: Unfavorable Wind Conditions

    Bell 47G-3B