BELL 47G-2A-1
Livonia, NY — March 21, 2023
Event Information
| Date | March 21, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA157 |
| Event ID | 20230322106929 |
| Location | Livonia, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.82607, -77.58517 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 47G-2A-1 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s delayed action to arrest the high descent rate during a practice autorotation in tailwind conditions which ultimately resulted in loss of control.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.