ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 293302
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| Date: | Sunday 24 July 2005 |
| Time: | 12:00 LT |
| Type: |  Brantly B-2B |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N9023M |
| MSN: | 2020 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 19 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IVO-360-A1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Fort Pierce, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Fort Pierce, FL |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that the helicopter's engine coughed and then ceased operating while in cruise flight at an altitude of 1,000 feet, and he performed a forced landing to a field. During the autorotative landing the helicopter incurred substantial damage. On-scene examination of the helicopter revealed that there were no visible signs or smell of fuel, and when the sump drains were opened about a cup full of aviation fuel was recovered. In addition, a follow-on examination of the helicopter was conducted and no evidence of fuel or fuel contamination could be found. A test run of the engine revealed that the engine functioned within limits and no anomalies were noted.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and failure to refuel the helicopter prior to takeoff which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power during the landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA05LA136
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Oct-2022 18:29 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
| 03-Jun-2023 21:23 | Ron Averes | Updated |
| 03-Dec-2023 03:23 | Ron Averes | Updated [Aircraft type] |
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