MINR · Bell 47G-3B · 1997-07-14 · IDAHO FALLS, ID, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA97LA168
Event ID
20001208X08510
Type
Accident
Date
1997-07-14
Location
IDAHO FALLS, ID, USA
Coordinates
43.519142, -112.269912
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
47G-3B
Registration
N8494E
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot mismanaged his fuel supply which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident were the lack of adequate altitude and airspeed to successfully execute an autorotation.