Summary
On October 24, 1994, a Brantly Helicopter B-2B (N2166U) was involved in an incident near Tomball, TX. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A PARTIAL POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
On October 24, 1994, at 1507 central daylight time, a Brantley B- 2B helicopter, N2166U, was substantially damaged during landing near Tomball, Texas. The aircraft, flown by an airline transport rated pilot, had just departed on what was to have been a local personal flight. There was no flight plan filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The solo pilot sustained no injuries.
According to a statement by the pilot, he was taking off and the aircraft seemed to "lose lift" and he elected to land.
This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW95LA029. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2166U.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
A PARTIAL POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On October 24, 1994, at 1507 central daylight time, a Brantley B- 2B helicopter, N2166U, was substantially damaged during landing near Tomball, Texas. The aircraft, flown by an airline transport rated pilot, had just departed on what was to have been a local personal flight. There was no flight plan filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The solo pilot sustained no injuries.
According to a statement by the pilot, he was taking off and the aircraft seemed to "lose lift" and he elected to land. After clearing a building, the pilot set the aircraft down on the edge of a parking area, "resulting in a hard landing and skid tube failure." The helicopter subsequently rolled over.
There was no evidence of any mechanical problem related to the poor climb performance of the helicopter.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW95LA029