Bell 47G-2 N90485
4 June 2003 · Franklinton, Louisiana, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 4 June 2003 at about 22:26 local time, a Bell 47G-2 registered N90485 was involved in an accident near Franklinton, Louisiana, United States. 2 people were 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 22:26
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Franklinton, Louisiana, United States
- Nearest airport
- Franklinton (2R7)
- Coordinates
- 30.8194, -90.1125
- Aircraft
- Bell 47G-2
- Registration
- N90485
- Category
- Helicopter
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Franklinton → Franklinton
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- FTW03LA166
People
1 person had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Probable cause
The pilot's encounter with dynamic rollover due to his failure to properly remove the tie-down strap on the right skid prior to takeoff. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and failure to abort takeoff.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The helicopter encountered dynamic rollover while the pilot attempted to takeoff. The tie-down strap did not give way and the helicopter rolled over to the right, impacting the ground. Examination of the wreckage by the operator revealed structural damage to the right side of the helicopter. The rotor blades were completely destroyed and the right skid was completely off of the helicopter. According to the FAA inspector, who responded to the accident site, the tie-down strap on the right skid was not properly removed prior to takeoff.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2003 | Bell 206L-1 | B.s. 53, Louisiana, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 19 Jan 2003 | Beechcraft T-34B | Hammond, Louisiana, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 21 Jan 2003 | Bell 206L-1 | Oak Grove, Louisiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 25 Aug 2003 | Air Tractor AT-301 | Winnsboro, Louisiana, United States | Chuck Paris | No injuries | - |
| 24 Mar 2003 | Bell 407 | Houma, Louisiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 3 Feb 2003 | Mooney M20J | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |