ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355174
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| Date: | Friday 3 October 1997 |
| Time: | 15:00 LT |
| Type: |  Bell 47G-2 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2483B |
| MSN: | 1459 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1956 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 7452 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming VO-435-A1F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Burbank, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Long Beach, CA (KLGB) |
| (KBUR) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported he noticed an increased rate in fuel consumption and the engine sputtered then stopped completely. He made a forced landing to a golf course and the tail boom made contact with the ground. The pilot initially reported to an FAA inspector that he had run out of fuel, but later rescinded that statement and showed the inspector metal chips that he said he found in the fuel strainer. Following recovery, the helicopter was moved to an undisclosed location and the airframe and engine had been disassembled for repair. In his written report, the pilot stated that he left Long Beach with 15 total gallons of fuel onboard the helicopter, and that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures. The fuel system has 2 unusable gallons.
Probable Cause: A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX98LA001
History of this aircraft
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 09:05 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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