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June 17, 1986 · Brantly Helicopter B-2B · N2295U
Griffith, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Griffith, IN
Aircraft
Brantly Helicopter B-2B
Tail Number
N2295U
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86LA157
THE STUDENT PLT & INSTRUCTOR (CFI) WERE ON A DUAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLT, PRACTICING LANDINGS. DURING AN APCH TO RWY 8, THE STUDENT BEGAN TO UNDERSHOOT ON FINAL APCH. AS THE HELICOPTER WAS APCHG A FENCE NEAR THE APCH END OF THE RWY, HE BECAME ALARMED & APPLIED AFT CYCLIC (INSTEAD OF COLLECTIVE). THE HELICOPTER BEGAN TO SPIN TO THE RGT. THE CFI TOOK CONTROL & STOPPED THE SPIN, BUT THE HELICOPTER TOUCHED DOWN IN SOFT SAND & ROLLED OVER.
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THE STUDENT PLT & INSTRUCTOR (CFI) WERE ON A DUAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLT, PRACTICING LANDINGS. DURING AN APCH TO RWY 8, THE STUDENT BEGAN TO UNDERSHOOT ON FINAL APCH. AS THE HELICOPTER WAS APCHG A FENCE NEAR THE APCH END OF THE RWY, HE BECAME ALARMED & APPLIED AFT CYCLIC (INSTEAD OF COLLECTIVE). THE HELICOPTER BEGAN TO SPIN TO THE RGT. THE CFI TOOK CONTROL & STOPPED THE SPIN, BUT THE HELICOPTER TOUCHED DOWN IN SOFT SAND & ROLLED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 CDT
Nearest AirportGRIFFITH (0nm N)
Runway8
Runway Length2760 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBrantly Helicopter B-2B
Tail NumberN2295U
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 210
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 12 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO