NTSB Identification: SEA70F0017
14 CFR Part 91 General Aviation
Aircraft: BELL 47G-3, registration: N8409E
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-2600   69/6/4  NR.DEER LODGE,MONT    BELL 47G-3          CR-  0  1  0  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 57, 49 TOTAL
        TIME - 2000                    N8409E              PX-  0  1  0  BUSINESS                  HOURS, ALL IN TYPE, NOT
                                       DAMAGE-DESTROYED    OT-  0  0  0                            INSTRUMENT RATED.
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
         DEER LODGE,MONT             DEER LODGE,MONT
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER: UNCONTROLLED                IN FLIGHT: UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF FLIGHT CONTROLS
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR R.P.M.
         FIRE AFTER IMPACT
        REMARKS- PLT DIED 21 DAYS AFTER ACCIDENT.ATTEMPTED LDG ON A HILLTOP.LOST CTL WHILE HOVERING AT APRXLY 2 FT.
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