Aviation Accident Summary SEA91FA142

GOLDENDALE, WA, USA

Aircraft #1

N7859S

BELL 47G-3B1

Analysis

THE PILOT OF THE TURBINE-POWERED BELL 47G-3B1 WAS APPROACHING THE REMOTE LANDING ZONE WHEN THE HELICOPTER PITCHED DOWN AND TURNED LEFT. THE PILOT CALLED MAYDAY BEFORE THE HELICOPTER STRUCK TREES. LESS THAN TWO GALLONS OF FUEL WAS DRAINED FROM THE FUEL SYSTEM DURING THE INVESTIGATION.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF FUEL SUPPLY.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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