1 fatal · Bell 47G-2 · 1999-08-26 · BENTON CITY, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA99LA149
Event ID
20001212X19655
Type
Accident
Date
1999-08-26
Location
BENTON CITY, WA, USA
Coordinates
46.240886, -119.490913
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
47G-2
Registration
N11VH
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A loss of power for undetermined reasons and the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate rotor RPM following the power loss. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of certification and total experience.