Final
1 serious
Feb 28, 2018
N7800S crash at Pixley, CA
Bell 47G — Fuel exhaustion at Pixley, CA
DateFeb 28, 2018
Tail numberN7800S
AircraftBell 47G · Bell 47 · B47G
LocationPixley, CA
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 137 Aerial application
Injuries1 serious
NTSB caseWPR18CA096
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board for the flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to complete the flight due to impending rain.
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