ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 377535
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| Date: | Saturday 16 March 1985 |
| Time: | 15:45 LT |
| Type: |  Bell 47G |
| Owner/operator: | Thomas. Luipersbeck |
| Registration: | N73DB |
| MSN: | 1277 DBA |
| Total airframe hrs: | 58689 hours |
| Engine model: | FRANKLIN 6V-335-A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Erin, TN -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
AFTER A POWER LOSS AT LOW ALT. DURING APPROACH TO TOUCHDOWN,THE PILOT BLED OFF ROTOR RPM ATTEMPTING TO CLEAR POWER LINES ACROSS HIS APPROACH PATH. THIS RESULTED IN A LACK OF ROTOR ENERGY NECESSARY FOR AN AUTOROTAITON LANDING. A HARD LANDING RESULTED. CARBURETOR HEAT WAS NOT USED EXCEPT DURING INITIAL RUNUP AND WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE FAVORABLE FOR CARBURETOR ICE FORMATION.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL85LA121
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Mar-2024 13:39 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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