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1965 Westland 47G-3B-1 C/N WAN-17Discuss this aircraft in forum |
Manufacturer: | Westland |
Model: | 47G-3B-1 Search all Westland 47G-3B-1 |
Year built: | 1965 |
Construction Number (C/N): | WAN-17 |
Aircraft Type: | Rotorcraft |
Number of Seats: | 3 |
Number of Engines: | 1 |
Engine Type: | Reciprocating |
Engine Manufacturer and Model: | Lycoming TVO-435-B1A |
Registration Number: | G-BFYI |
Mode S (ICAO24) Code: | 401D53 |
Current Status: | Registered |
Address: | , United Kingdom |
George Brown, 2014-05-14 10:59:59 | |
This aircraft was involved in a crash at Bagby in Yorkshire on 4th August 2009. The helicopter was lifted to a hover in a strong and gusting tailwind. The aircraft yawed rapidly to the right and, before a stable hover could be re-established, its tail rotor struck the ground. Due to significant vibration through the tail rotor control pedals, the pilot carried out a running landing on to a grass area and shut down the helicopter. The helicopter was later repaired. |