MINR · BELL 47-G5A · 1992-12-07 · BELLE GLADE, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA93LA027
Event ID
20001211X16209
Type
Accident
Date
1992-12-07
Location
BELLE GLADE, FL, USA
Coordinates
26.680034, -80.6706
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
BELL
Model
47-G5A
Registration
N7925J
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE IMPROPER IN FLIGHT DECISION OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO ATTEMPT AN AGRICULTURAL TURN WITH INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO ACCOMPLISH THE MANEUVER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIS ABILITIES.