Accident Bell 47G-3B1 N73287, Friday 28 June 1968
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Date:Friday 28 June 1968
Time:09:30
Type:Silhouette image of generic B47G model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Bell 47G-3B1
Owner/operator:Provo Flying S
Registration: N73287
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:Fort Collins, CO -   United States of America
Phase: Approach
Nature:Fire fighting
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
SETTLED SHORT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND ON A MT LEDGE. ROLLED DOWN MT. DENS ALT 13000 FT.

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: DEN69D0040
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 2 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB

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