Pilot Debrief

BELL 47G-3B near Floral City, FL — 2026-01-29

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Date
2026-01-29
Location
Floral City, FL, USA
Aircraft
BELL 47G-3B
Registration
N347BH
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot’s loss of helicopter control during landing.

NTSB narrative

During a solo flight, the student pilot set up an approach to an off-airport landing area. The pilot stated that after he initiated the flare, he applied left anti-torque pedal in preparation for landing. The pilot thought that a gust of wind caught the helicopter’s tail rotor, after which he lost control of the helicopter, which subsequently impacted the terrain. The helicopter was destroyed by a postimpact fire. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

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