N4029G is a 1968 Bell 47G-3B-2. It is a rotorcraft with 3 seats, powered by a Lycoming TVO-435-GIA rated at 280 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Pendleton, OR. Its restricted airworthiness certificate was issued in Dec 2003. It has been registered to its current owner since May 1993. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 58 years old
- 1 of 29 Bell 47G-3B-2
2003
1993
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The helicopter began losing engine power during an aerial application while maneuvering. The pilot attempted a landing in the field where the helicopter impacted terrain about 80 yards from an access road at the north edge of the field. The helicopter sustained substantial damage. The pilot was uninjured. Examination of the helicopter revealed that the carburetor heat control spring that keeps the carburetor closed was broken and its support rod had worn into the housing. The heat valve could only be opened about 1/3 and while corresponding cockpit control remained in the closed position. The fracture surface of the spring was consistent with fatigue. The spring accumulated a total time in service of 832 hours. The pilot was a certificated aircraft mechanic who also performed maintenance on the helicopter. A National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report was not received from the pilot.
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