Accident Bell 47G-3B N73208, Friday 1 July 1966
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Date:Friday 1 July 1966
Time:09:49
Type:Silhouette image of generic B47G model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Bell 47G-3B
Owner/operator:Halvorson-Lent
Registration: N73208
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:Grand Canyon AZ -   United States of America
Phase: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:Executive
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
OVERLOAD FOR EXIST CONDITS.LOST RTR RPM,SETTLED.DELAYED RELEASE SLING LOAD.T/R STRUCK CANYON WALL.

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: LAX67A0001
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 8 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

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