Accident Bell 47G-5 N2127,
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Date:Monday 3 March 1980
Time:21:00
Type:Silhouette image of generic B47G model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Bell 47G-5
Owner/operator:Rio Verde Heli
Registration: N2127
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:near Somerton, Az -   United States of America
Phase: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:Unknown
Departure airport:
Destination airport:Local
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
BROCCOLI.WOODRUFF KEY,SPLINED DRIVE COUPLING TOROTOR SHAFT,FAILED.NIGHT AG OPS.

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: LAX80DUJ43
Status: Investigation completed
Duration:
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB

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