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Accidents · NTSB FTW02WA214 · Preliminary: the investigation is not finished

Bell 47G2A accident near Pococi, Cs, January 21, 2002

On January 21, 2002 at about 11:50 pm local time, a Bell 47G2A (helicopter), registered TIAXF, was substantially damaged in an accident near Pococi. It was an aerial application (crop spraying) flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).

The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged

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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.

What the record shows

Date
January 21, 2002 · about 11:50 pm local time
Place
Pococi, CS · map
Type
Accident
Injuries
1 person had minor injuries.
Weather
visual conditions (good weather)
Aircraft
Bell 47G2A · all 47G2As on the register
Registration
TIAXF · no longer on the register
Damage
Substantial damage
Flight
Aerial application (crop spraying) flight · non-U.S. private rules

The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English

The aircraft

  • Landing gear: fixed

The flight

  • Departed from: MRAO Limon at 11:25 pm

Weather at the time

  • Visibility: 10 statute miles
  • Sky: clear
  • Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)

Injuries

FatalSeriousMinorNone
Crew1

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