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October 31, 1982 · Vanhoose/Scorpio Executive · N12KW
Wittensville, KY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 31, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Wittensville, KY
Aircraft
Vanhoose/Scorpio Executive
Tail Number
N12KW
Operator
Kenneth R Vanhoose
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL83LLQ02
THE PILOT STATED THAT ON HIS APPROACH FOR LANDING A GUST OF WIND CAUSED THE HELICOPTER TO CLIMB AND THEN DESCEND RAPIDLY. DURING THIS TIME THE PILOT STATED HE APPLIED POWER AND AT THE SAME TIME KEPT ADDING MORE AND MORE COLLECTIVE, BUT THE HELICOPTER KEPT SINKING AND CRASHED. AFTER IMPACT, THE HELICOPTER ROLLED OVER ON ITS RIGHT SIDE.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT ON HIS APPROACH FOR LANDING A GUST OF WIND CAUSED THE HELICOPTER TO CLIMB AND THEN DESCEND RAPIDLY. DURING THIS TIME THE PILOT STATED HE APPLIED POWER AND AT THE SAME TIME KEPT ADDING MORE AND MORE COLLECTIVE, BUT THE HELICOPTER KEPT SINKING AND CRASHED. AFTER IMPACT, THE HELICOPTER ROLLED OVER ON ITS RIGHT SIDE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time01:15 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftVanhoose/Scorpio Executive
Tail NumberN12KW
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKenneth R Vanhoose
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotorway · 145 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind36° @ 6 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg