Accident Bell 47D1 N29WL, Saturday 24 July 1976
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Date:Saturday 24 July 1976
Time:14:30
Type:Silhouette image of generic B47G model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Bell 47D1
Owner/operator:F&F Helicopter
Registration: N29WL
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:Centre, Al -   United States of America
Phase: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:Agricultural
Departure airport:
Destination airport:Local
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
WATER AND FOREIGN MATTER FOUND IN ACFT FUEL TANK.NO PROVISION FOR WATER CHECK IN FIELD REFUEL TANK

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: MIA76DKJ86
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 2 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

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