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February 26, 2015 · Gaddis Michael EXEC 162 F NO Series · N123XZ
Plymouth, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 26, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Plymouth, IN
Aircraft
Gaddis Michael EXEC 162 F NO Series (1998)
Tail Number
N123XZ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN15CA155
The pilot reported that while in cruise flight the engine RPM of the helicopter suddenly increased to the point where the rev limiter activated. At this point the helicopter was about 700 ft above ground level and the pilot performed an autorotation to a baseball field. During the forced landing, the helicopter sustained substantial damage to its fuselage. Subsequent examination of the helicopter revealed that the main drive belt that transmitted engine power to the rotor system had failed.
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of the helicopter's main drive belt resulting in the pilot performing a forced landing, during which the helicopter's fuselage was substantially damage.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while in cruise flight the engine RPM of the helicopter suddenly increased to the point where the rev limiter activated. At this point the helicopter was about 700 ft above ground level and the pilot performed an autorotation to a baseball field. During the forced landing, the helicopter sustained substantial damage to its fuselage. Subsequent examination of the helicopter revealed that the main drive belt that transmitted engine power to the rotor system had failed.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:04 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGaddis Michael EXEC 162 F NO Series
Tail NumberN123XZ
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotorway · 162f · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / -6 C
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time23:55