2 fatal · Bell Shelby Aero 47G2 · 2003-05-07 · Ardmore, OK, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW03FA145
Event ID
20030514X00663
Type
Accident
Date
2003-05-07
Location
Ardmore, OK, USA
Coordinates
34.133056, -97.127502
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Bell Shelby Aero
Model
47G2
Registration
N1774
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to control the rate of descent, which resulted in an improper touchdown of the helicopter. A contributing factor was the loss of throttle control for undetermined reasons.