NONE · BELL 47G-3B-1 · 2013-08-06 · Vinton, IA, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN13LA463
Event ID
20130806X65908
Type
Accident
Date
2013-08-06
Location
Vinton, IA, USA
Coordinates
42.176666, -91.980834
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
BELL
Model
47G-3B-1
Registration
N83702
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's operation of the helicopter at high gross weight and high density altitude while still in ground effect, which reduced the efficiency of the rotor system and the amount of lift produced, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue the flight after the first indication of reduced performance.