TOMBALL, TX, USA
N2166U
Brantly Helicopter B-2B
DURING TAKEOFF CLIMB THE PILOT SENSED POOR CLIMB PERFORMANCE AND REALIZED HE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO CLEAR POWER LINES. THEREFORE, HE PERFORMED A FORCED LANDING ON THE EDGE OF A PARKING AREA AFTER CLEARING A BUILDING, 'RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING AND SKID TUBE FAILURE.' THE CAUSE FOR THE POOR CLIMB PERFORMANCE WAS NOT DETERMINED.
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.
A PARTIAL POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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