Aviation Accident Summary SEA85LA178

IDAHO CITY, ID, USA

Aircraft #1

N1333X

BELL 47G-3B-1

Analysis

WHILE THE STUDENT PLT WAS ON A X-COUNTRY FLT, THE ENG LOST POWER AFTER THE SUPERCHARGER FAILED. THE PLT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE & RPM; HE SUBSEQUENTLY MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A HEAVILY TIMBERED, MOUNTAINOUS AREA.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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