Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary FTW83LA247

BEAUMONT, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

N543FH

FAIRCHILD HILLER FH-1100

Analysis

THE HELICOPTER WAS DAMAGED IN AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A STREET. THE ACFT HAD JUST TAKEN OFF FROM AN ADJOINING PARKING LOT IN A SHOPPING CENTER. ACCORDING THE PLT THE ACFT LOST ROTOR RPM AT 150-175 FT DURING CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF AND WENT INTO A 'SETTLING WITH POWER SITUATION.' DURING THE LANDING THE ACFT BOUNCED AND SKIDDED INTO A BUILDING.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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