Aviation accident LAX95LA214

Name: aviation accident: BELL 47G-2 near NIPOMO (1995-06-18)
Start: 1995-06-18
Location: NIPOMO, CA, USA

MINR · BELL 47G-2 · 1995-06-18 · NIPOMO, CA, USA

Event

NTSB number: LAX95LA214
Event ID: 20001207X03747
Type: Accident
Date: 1995-06-18
Location: NIPOMO, CA, USA
Coordinates: 35.050498, -120.479606

Injuries

Highest injury: MINR
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 1
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: BELL
Model: 47G-2
Registration: N115B
FAR Part: 137
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

the pilot's improper handling of the helicopter by her failure to maintain an adequate airspeed for the attempted maneuver resulting in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with the ground.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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