N8468E is a Bell 47G-3B. It is a rotorcraft with 3 seats, powered by a Lycoming TVO-435-A1A rated at 260 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Le Sueur, MN. Its restricted airworthiness certificate was issued in Mar 2008. It has been registered to its current owner since Aug 2012. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
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2008
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The airline transport rated pilot was performing his third takeoff of the day with a full load of chemicals on an aerial application flight. On initial climb the helicopter did not have sufficient power to maintain the climb and began to settle. The helicopter settled into a lake in approximately 5 1/2 feet of water. The helicopter remained upright and sustained substantial damage to the drive train and rotor system as well as extensive water damage. The pilot, sole occupant, was not injured and was able to egress unassisted. The pilot stated in the Pilot / Operator Accident / Incident Report that the accident could have been prevented if he would have paid more attention to flying the helicopter than being concerned with mixing and loading of chemicals.
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