Aviation Accident Summary NYC86LA191

PORTLAND, CT, USA

Aircraft #1

N59400

BELL 47G-5A

Analysis

WHILE CLIMBING, SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENG QUIT FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THE PILOT AUTOROTATED INTO A SAND BANK WHERE THE HELICOPTER RECEIVED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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