Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 3 April 2007
Aircraft Type: Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander
Owner/operator: Belize Defence Force
Registration Number: BDF-05
Location: Belize coast –
ÿ Belize
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter’s landing gear and potentially the aircraft’s control systems.UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter’s landing gear and potentially the aircraft’s control systems.
Category: Accident
A United States Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter forced landed in a marshy area, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft. The aircraft was subsequently airlifted from the scene.A United States Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter forced landed in a marshy area, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft. The aircraft was subsequently airlifted from the scene.
Description
Forced landing in a marshy area. The airplane sustained substantial damage and was airlifted from the scene by a United States Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during landing due to marsh conditions.Mechanical failure during landing due to marsh conditions.Share on:
