NONE · Bell 47G-3B-1 · 2002-12-01 · Panaca, NV, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX03TA043
Event ID
20021204X05560
Type
Accident
Date
2002-12-01
Location
Panaca, NV, USA
Coordinates
37.790279, -114.425003
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
47G-3B-1
Registration
N48020
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
separation of the no. 6 cylinder intake valve head from the valve stem, which resulted in a loss of engine power. The mechanism responsible for the valve failure is unknown.