MINR · BELL 47-G3B1 · 1991-04-20 · HARWICH, MA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC91DNA02
Event ID
20001212X16849
Type
Accident
Date
1991-04-20
Location
HARWICH, MA, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
BELL
Model
47-G3B1
Registration
N1166W
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A FAILURE OF THE CLUTCH DURING TAKEOFF DUE TO IMPROPER MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO ESTABLISH AN AUTOROTATION.