NTSB CAROL · Event
Event SEA85LA178
Registry · N1333X
FAA Aircraft Registry record.
Make / Model
BELL 47G-3B-1
Year of manufacture
1966 · 19 years old at event
TCDS
2H3 · SCOTT'S-BELL 47 INC
Engine
LYCOMING TVO-435-GIA (280 hp)
Seats / Engines
3 seats · 1 engine
Last airworthiness date
19711208
ADS-B equipped
Yes — Mode-S A0892D
Registrant of record
HENDRICKSON FLYING SERVICE INC
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry (releasable master file).
Aircraft involved
Factual narrative
WHILE THE STUDENT PLT WAS ON A X-COUNTRY FLT, THE ENG LOST POWER AFTER THE SUPERCHARGER FAILED. THE PLT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE & RPM; HE SUBSEQUENTLY MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A HEAVILY TIMBERED, MOUNTAINOUS AREA. Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database (Pre-2008 Archive) Retrieved: 2026-02-12
Verbatim from NTSB's published report. Source file
NTSB_1985_SEA85LA178.txt.
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