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November 20, 2008 · Brantly B-2B · N2180U
Cedar Hill, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 20, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Cedar Hill, TX
Aircraft
Brantly B-2B
Tail Number
N2180U
Operator
Inverted U S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA068
The non-helicopter-rated pilot and passenger departed downwind for a local flight. Once above the surrounding obstacles, the helicopter began to settle. Unable to arrest the rate of decent, the pilot elected to land in an empty industrial park lot. The helicopter experienced a hard landing and rolled on to its side. The pilot and passenger were able to exit the helicopter unassisted. The pilot reported that the accident could have been prevented if he would have observed the wind condition from an obstacle free area before departure. A weather reporting station 14 miles east of the accident site reported, wind from 360 degrees at 18 knots gusting to 23 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper decision to takeoff downwind. A contributing factor was the gusty conditions.
Full Narrative
The non helicopter rated pilot and passenger departed downwind for a local flight. Once above the surrounding obstacles the helicopter began to settle. Unable to arrest the rate of decent, the pilot elected to land in an empty industrial park lot. The helicopter experienced a hard landing and rolled on to its side. The pilot and passenger were able to exit the helicopter unassisted. The pilot reported that the accident could have been prevented if he would have observed the wind condition from an obstacle free area before departure. A weather reporting station 14 miles east of the accident site reported, wind from 360 degrees at 18 knots gusting to 23 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBrantly B-2B
Tail NumberN2180U
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorInverted U S
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IVO-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 18 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 39 C
Altimeter30.26 inHg
Observation Time20:34
Weather SourceWFAC