NONE · Bell 47G-3B-1 · 1999-07-17 · SOUR LAKE, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW99TA194
Event ID
20001212X19285
Type
Accident
Date
1999-07-17
Location
SOUR LAKE, TX, USA
Coordinates
30.130115, -94.400825
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
47G-3B-1
Registration
N4002G
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to adequately preflight the helicopter's fuel system resulting in the total loss of engine power as a result of water contamination. Factors were the incorrect filter installed on the fueling truck and the pilot's improper touchdown technique.