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July 20, 1985 · Bell 47G2A1 · N1345A
Brook, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 1985
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (1 fatality, 2 serious injuries)
Location
Brook, IN
Aircraft
Bell 47G2A1
Tail Number
N1345A
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI85FA301
THE HELICOPTER CONTACTED THE TERRAIN IN A FLAT ATTITUDE AND ROLLED OVER DURING AN AUTOROTATIVE LANDING. A WITNESS STATED AN AUTOROTATION WAS ENTERED AT 800 FT AGL DURING WHICH THE PLT MADE A 360 DEG DESCENDING TURN. AN APPLICATION OF PWR WAS HEARD AT AN ALT OF APRX 300 FT AGL, HOWEVER, THE ACFT CONTACTED THE TERRAIN BEFORE A FULL RECOVERY WAS MADE.
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THE HELICOPTER CONTACTED THE TERRAIN IN A FLAT ATTITUDE AND ROLLED OVER DURING AN AUTOROTATIVE LANDING. A WITNESS STATED AN AUTOROTATION WAS ENTERED AT 800 FT AGL DURING WHICH THE PLT MADE A 360 DEG DESCENDING TURN. AN APPLICATION OF PWR WAS HEARD AT AN ALT OF APRX 300 FT AGL, HOWEVER, THE ACFT CONTACTED THE TERRAIN BEFORE A FULL RECOVERY WAS MADE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:05 CDT
Nearest AirportBROOK (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width175 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 47G2A1
Tail NumberN1345A
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · V0-435A1E · Reciprocating · 240
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (1 fatality, 2 serious injuries)
Fatal1
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 5 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50