Bell 47 N23590
2 July 1999 · Trenton, Georgia, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 2 July 1999 at about 11:30 local time, a Bell 47 registered N23590 was involved in an accident near Trenton, Georgia, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 11:30
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Trenton, Georgia, United States
- Coordinates
- 34.8698, -85.5001
- Aircraft
- Bell 47
- Registration
- N23590
- Category
- Helicopter
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 137: Agricultural
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial Application
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- ATL99LA105
People
1 person had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Probable cause
The loss of main rotor rpm due to improper use of the flight controls by the pilot. Factors were the tailwind and trees.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
According to the pilot, he was unable to maintain flight after a loss of rotor rpm. He initiated an autorotation and collided with trees during the descent. The pilot attempted the autorotation with about a five knot tail wind. The pilot reported no mechanical deficiencies with the helicopter.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
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| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 1999 | Bell 47G-3B-1 | Austin, Minnesota, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 17 Jul 1999 | Bell 47G-3B-1 | Sour Lake, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 26 Aug 1999 | Bell 47G-2 | Benton City, Washington, United States | Beightol, Steven, L. | Fatal | 1 |
| 19 Apr 1999 | Bell 47G-3B1 | Thomastown, Mississippi, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 27 Nov 1999 | Bell 47G | Coudersport, Pennsylvania, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 8 Aug 1999 | Bell 47G-B3 | Selma, Alabama, United States | - | No injuries | - |
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Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 1999 | Cessna 551 | Cordele, Georgia, United States | William McMahan | Fatal | 1 |
| 10 Jul 1999 | Let BLANIK L-13 | Monroe, Georgia, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 14 Sep 1999 | Cessna 182P | Summerville, Georgia, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 28 Oct 1999 | Cessna 152 | Cornelia, Georgia, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 27 Mar 1999 | Luscombe 8E | Dahlonega, Georgia, United States | Chester Thurston | No injuries | - |
| 22 Jul 1999 | Bell OH-13H/M74A | Sparta, Georgia, United States | - | No injuries | - |