MISS.PAL.ST.PK, IL, USA
N90543
BELL 47G-3B1
THE HELICOPTER EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER APRX 2 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF. THE PLT PERFORMED AN AUTOROTATION INTO TREES AS NO SUITABLE LANDING AREA WAS AVAILABLE. THE 2 PASSENGERS ON BOARD STATED THE PLT DID NOT VISUALLY CHECK THE FUEL QUANTITY BEFORE TAKEOFF. NO FUEL WAS FOUND IN THE FUEL TANKS WHEN EXAMINED BY MECHANICS AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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