Accident Bell 47J-2 Ranger N513T, Tuesday 12 January 1965
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Date:Tuesday 12 January 1965
Time:08:10
Type:Bell 47J-2 Ranger
Owner/operator:Private
Registration: N513T
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:near Venice LA -   United States of America
Phase: Landing
Nature:Executive
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
TAIL ROTOR STRUCK WATER DURING LANDING ON SOIL BANK IN CANAL.

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: FTW65A0071
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 2 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

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