SERS · Bell 47G-4A · 2006-05-30 · Sheridan, AR, USA
Event
NTSB number
DFW06CA142
Event ID
20060725X01012
Type
Accident
Date
2006-05-30
Location
Sheridan, AR, USA
Coordinates
34.328334, -92.35083
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
47G-4A
Registration
N4086C
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.