NONE · BELL 47G-3B-1 · 1992-08-12 · WEST MIFFLIN, PA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC92LA159
Event ID
20001211X15506
Type
Accident
Date
1992-08-12
Location
WEST MIFFLIN, PA, USA
Coordinates
40.360271, -79.899536
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
BELL
Model
47G-3B-1
Registration
N2070P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A YAW FOR UNKNOWN REASON(S) WHICH RESULTED IN THE TAIL ROTOR CONTACTING THE DIRT BANK AND A LOSS OF CONTROL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DECISION OF THE PILOT TO OPERATE IN CLOSE VICINITY TO THE DIRK BANK.