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July 11, 1984 · Rotorway Executive · N2993P
Cambridge, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 11, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cambridge, WI
Aircraft
Rotorway Executive
Tail Number
N2993P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI84LA288
THE FIXED WING PLT WHO WAS NOT QUALIFIED TO FLY ROTORCRAFT TRIED TO HOVER HIS HOMEBUILT ACFT. AFTER FAILING THE 1ST TIMEHE TRIED AGAIN AND THIS TIME THE ACFT ROLLED OVER AND BURNED. THE PLT SAID THE ROLL OVER OCCURRED SO FAST HE DID NOT HAVE TIME TO ACT.
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THE FIXED WING PLT WHO WAS NOT QUALIFIED TO FLY ROTORCRAFT TRIED TO HOVER HIS HOMEBUILT ACFT. AFTER FAILING THE 1ST TIMEHE TRIED AGAIN AND THIS TIME THE ACFT ROLLED OVER AND BURNED. THE PLT SAID THE ROLL OVER OCCURRED SO FAST HE DID NOT HAVE TIME TO ACT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRotorway Executive
Tail NumberN2993P
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotorway · RW145 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 9 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC