NONE · Bell 47G-3B1 · 1997-07-22 · IDAHO FALLS, ID, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA97LA174
Event ID
20001208X08516
Type
Accident
Date
1997-07-22
Location
IDAHO FALLS, ID, USA
Coordinates
43.520263, -112.270309
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
47G-3B1
Registration
N3069G
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot-in-command's failure to verify the proper chemical and fuel load aboard prior to takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were: excessive fuel and chemical loading by ground personnel, tailwind conditions, and high density altitude.