Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA133
Location
Cement, OK
Event ID
20090115X25612
Coordinates
34.925834, -98.135002
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and descent rate during approach, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the nearby power lines.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2252U
Make
BRANTLY
Serial Number
411
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
KOLENO WILLIAM
Address
1897 SEXTON RD
Status
Deregistered
City
AUSTINBURG
State / Zip Code
OH 44010-9799
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated he was performing a landing to a field by his workshop and was fast during the final approach. He landed hard to avoid overshooting his landing and hitting nearby power lines. The left skid dug in and the helicopter rolled over. Examination of the helicopter revealed all three main blades were damaged, the tail rotor blades were damaged and the tail boom was bent.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA133