NONE · Bell 47G-3B-2 · 2008-07-24 · Lafetyette, IN, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI08CA210
Event ID
20080905X01388
Type
Accident
Date
2008-07-24
Location
Lafetyette, IN, USA
Coordinates
40.459445, -86.753608
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
47G-3B-2
Registration
N4029G
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The loss of engine power during an aerial application flight due to a fatigue fracture of the carburetor heat control valve spring and the inadequate maintenance inspection by the pilot/mechanic. An additional cause was the low altitude of the operation.