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September 10, 2020 · Rotorway EXEC 162F · N57AN
Kenansville, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 10, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Kenansville, FL
Aircraft
Rotorway EXEC 162F (2001)
Tail Number
N57AN
Operator
Sarah Business
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA20CA319
The pilot of the experimental amateur-built helicopter reported that during takeoff, when the left skid was coming off the ground, he felt a small jerk, so he moved the cyclic to the left and forward. When the cyclic moved it hit the passenger’s left knee. The passenger “jerked” and the cyclic moved back to the right and the helicopter “instantaneously” rolled over to the right side and struck the ground. The pilot and the passenger were not injured, and the helicopter’s main rotor and tail boom sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot of the experimental amateur-built helicopter reported that during takeoff, when the left skid was coming off the ground, he felt a small jerk, so he moved the cyclic to the left and forward. When the cyclic moved it hit the passenger’s left knee. The passenger “jerked” and the cyclic moved back to the right and the helicopter “instantaneously” rolled over to the right side and struck the ground. The pilot and the passenger were not injured, and the helicopter’s main rotor and tail boom sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 EDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Heliport (0nm N)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRotorway EXEC 162F
Tail NumberN57AN
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSarah Business
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotoway · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC