Aviation Accident Summary LAX85LA035

CASTROVILLE, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N8404E

BELL 47-G2

Analysis

AT THE BEGINNING OF A SWATH RUN A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED. DURING THE HARD FORCED LANDING, THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES SEVERED THE TAIL BOOM. THE HELICOPTER FUEL TANKS WERE FOUND EMPTY AFTER THE ACCIDENT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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