NONE · Bell 47G3B2A · 1998-05-03 · STANWOOD, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA98LA069
Event ID
20001211X10190
Type
Accident
Date
1998-05-03
Location
STANWOOD, WA, USA
Coordinates
48.210353, -122.279144
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
47G3B2A
Registration
N7965J
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the number two connecting rod, which led to additional internal engine damage and a complete loss of power. Factors include soft terrain in the area where the pilot found it necessary to execute his forced landing.