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January 12, 2022 · Charles C Menger Jr Safari 400 · N32CM
Gallatin, TN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 12, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Gallatin, TN
Aircraft
Charles C Menger Jr Safari 400 (2018)
Tail Number
N32CM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA106
According to the pilot, he was performing the first flight after a condition inspection. He put the helicopter into a hover, noted the “throttle locked up and [the helicopter] got away” from him. The helicopter rolled onto its side and impacted the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and tailboom. Furthermore, he reported an overspeed and “hard vibration” prior to the rollover. A post-accident examination of the helicopter revealed no evidence of any pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. In addition, the throttle governor was bench tested with no anomalies noted.
NTSB Probable Cause
A reported stuck throttle for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations and subsequent loss of control during hover.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he was performing the first flight after a condition inspection. He put the helicopter into a hover, noted the “throttle locked up and [the helicopter] got away” from him. The helicopter rolled onto its side and impacted the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and tailboom. Furthermore, he reported an overspeed and “hard vibration” prior to the rollover. A post-accident examination of the helicopter revealed no evidence of any pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. In addition, the throttle governor was bench tested with no anomalies noted.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:40 CST
Nearest AirportMusic City Exec (0nm N)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCharles C Menger Jr Safari 400
Tail NumberN32CM
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · YO-360-EXP63 · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 8 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 F / 23 F
Altimeter30.26 inHg
Observation Time12:35
Weather SourceWFAC