Accident Bell 47G-3B N73909, Tuesday 12 April 1966
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Date:Tuesday 12 April 1966
Time:07:30
Type:Silhouette image of generic B47G model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Bell 47G-3B
Owner/operator:Halverson-Lent
Registration: N73909
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 3
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:Grand Canyon, Az -   United States of America
Phase: Initial climb
Nature:Executive
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
roller bearing retainer ring missing.Spacer andwasher reversd on pinion shaft.Gear box 103 hr soh

Accident investigation:
  
Report number: DEN66A0074
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 10 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB

Revision history:

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