Wilbur-Ellis
Also recorded as: Wilbur-Ellis
Accident & enforcement record
Events that happened, regardless of the operator's own reporting. Each links to its public source.
NTSB accidents & incidents
11 records, spanning 2011–2021.
Operated by WILBUR-ELLIS COMPANY LLC (per NTSB report)
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a powerline during a low reconnaissance, with sun glare.
Operated by Wilbur-Ellis Co (per NTSB report)
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing and the main rotor blades striking the tailboom.
Operated by Wilbur Ellis Co (per NTSB report)
A total loss of engine power following the failure of a 3rd stage turbine blade due to low- and high-cycle fatigue.
Operated by Wilbur Ellis Co (per NTSB report)
The pilot's decision to attempt flight with low-level fog in the area, which resulted in an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and impact with terrain.
Operated by WILBUR ELLIS CO. (per NTSB report)
The pilot's failure to avoid the metering loop pole during an aerial application.
Operated by WILBUR-ELLIS CO (per NTSB report)
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line during low reconnaissance flight, which resulted in a power line strike, loss of control, and a subsequent hard landing.
Operated by WILBUR-ELLIS CO (per NTSB report)
The failure of the pin in the outboard end of the lateral flight control torque tube.
Operated by WILBUR-ELLIS CO (per NTSB report)
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power pole during low-altitude maneuvering flight.
Operated by WILBUR-ELLIS CO (per NTSB report)
The failure of the helicopter’s center frame tube due to a fatigue crack and corrosion originating from a welded surface. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the helicopter during its most recent 100-hour inspection.
Operated by Wilbur-Ellis CO (per NTSB report)
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from netting material during a low pass over trees, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.
Operated by Wilbur-Ellis (per NTSB report)
The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude.
FAA enforcement actions
No FAA enforcement actions linked to this operator.
Maintenance disclosure history
No maintenance difficulty reports on file. Note: SDR filing is largely voluntary, so absence is not evidence of a clean maintenance history.
Linked aircraft
| N-number | Make / model | Year | Status | Link basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N127PB | THRUSH AIRCRAFT INC S2R-T65 | 2009 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N206JH | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N407FK | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N4196Y | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N543SD | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N57885 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N6288N | BELL 47G-5 | 1968 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N6516K | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N7060J | BELL 47G-5 | 1970 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N715BH | BELL 47G-5A | 1973 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N7836S | BELL 47G-5 | 1967 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
Aircraft with earlier records under this certificate
Maintenance and accident records on this page also cover aircraft that are not in this operator's current FAA fleet list. Charter and management fleets change — owners switch management companies, sell, or export aircraft. Where the registry shows what became of a tail, it is noted below.
- N6516K — records 2021 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N7060J (BELL 47G-5) — records 2019 · registered to WILBUR-ELLIS CO (owner ≠ operator)
- N206JH — records 2019 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N4196Y — records 2017 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N127PB (THRUSH AIRCRAFT INC S2R-T65) — records 2016 · registered to GILLAND AG SERVICE LLC (owner ≠ operator)
- N543SD — records 2016 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N6288N (BELL 47G-5) — records 2016 · registered to WILBUR-ELLIS CO (owner ≠ operator)
- N715BH (BELL 47G-5A) — records 2014 · registered to WILBUR-ELLIS CO (owner ≠ operator)
- N7836S (BELL 47G-5) — records 2013 · registered to WILBUR-ELLIS CO (owner ≠ operator)
- N407FK — records 2013 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N57885 — records 2011 · no longer on the FAA registry