Accident Bell 47G-3B N73285, Sunday 6 August 1967
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Date:Sunday 6 August 1967
Time:18:15
Type:Silhouette image of generic B47G model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Bell 47G-3B
Owner/operator:Arizona Helico
Registration: N73285
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Clearlake, CA -   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:
MAIN ROTOR STRUCK TAIL SECTION ON TOUCH DOWN.

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: OAK68A0010
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 3 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB

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