Bell 47G2 accident near Baldwin, IL
On June 15, 1994, a Bell 47G2 (helicopter) was involved in an accident near Baldwin, IL. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- June 15, 1994
- Place
- Baldwin, IL
- Aircraft
- Bell 47G2 · Helicopter
- Injuries
- 2 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 38.181°N, 89.841°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001206X01486
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On June 15, 1994, at 0805 central daylight time, a Bell BH 47G2, N4992G, piloted by the rotorcraft pilot/registered owner, was destroyed when it impacted terrain in a wooded area after a loss of engine power during cruise flight. The two rotorcraft pilots on board the helicopter received fatal injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, no flight plan was filed. The flight operated under 14 CFR Part 91, and originated from the helicopter's home base in Carbondale, Illinois, approximately 0730. The intended destination was Chesterfield, Missouri. The pilot-in-command (PIC) and second pilot were en route to Metropolitan Helicopter, Inc. in Chesterfield, Missouri, to receive dual instruction in the helicopter. The Chief Pilot for Metropolitan Helicopter stated the PIC "...wanted everything...to be the very best, including himself... ." To that end, the PIC had scheduled refresher training for himself, and transition training (R-22 to Bell 47G2) for the second pilot the morning of the accident. The Chief Pilot stated both pilots had received flight training for helicopter certificates through his company. He described the pilots as "...good students...conscientious, very safety conscious... ." He also stated the pilots were well practiced at autorotations. Records indicate at 0715 the morning of the accident, the pilots purchased 15 gallons of 100LL aviation fuel to top off the fuel tanks before their departure from Carbondale. Personnel at Southern Illinois Airport in Carbondale reported the PIC was meticulous about caring for his hel
Probable cause
The inadequate maintenance (inspection of aircraft) by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Related factors are the unsafetied fuel filter, and low altitude at which the helicopter operated.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
