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May 16, 2020 · Rotorway EXEC F · N311RM
Rochester, IN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 16, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Rochester, IN
Aircraft
Rotorway EXEC F (1997)
Tail Number
N311RM
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA180
The commercial pilot reported that he intended to take the helicopter out to practice hover flight. As he started to lift the helicopter off of the ground and move towards the grass, he lost control of the helicopter and it impacted the ground. An examination of the helicopter revealed substantial damage to the tail boom and main rotor. The pilot attributed his inability to maintain control of the helicopter to a stronger than expected crosswind and that he had not flown a helicopter for about 19 years.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during lift off. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience flying a helicopter.
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot reported that he intended to take the helicopter out to practice hover flight. As he started to lift the helicopter off of the ground and move towards the grass, he lost control of the helicopter and it impacted the ground. An examination of the helicopter revealed substantial damage to the tail boom and main rotor. The pilot attributed his inability to maintain control of the helicopter to a stronger than expected crosswind and that he had not flown a helicopter for about 19 years.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:10 EDT
Nearest AirportFulton County (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRotorway EXEC F
Tail NumberN311RM
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotorway · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 84 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time23:15
Weather SourceWFAC