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May 10, 2023 · Rotorway EXEC 90 · UNREG
Akron, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 10, 2023
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Akron, OH
Aircraft
Rotorway EXEC 90 (2023)
Tail Number
UNREG
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA23LA233
The pilot/owner was operating the unregistered experimental helicopter in his back yard, when he attempted to lift the skids off the ground “a few inches.” When the pilot set the helicopter back down on the ground, it rolled over onto its left side resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The main rotor system, including the controls for the cyclic were also damaged from impact. Though the pilot held a private pilot certificate with a rating for airplane single-engine land, he was not certificated to act as a pilot in helicopters.
NTSB Probable Cause
The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the unregistered helicopter during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot/owner was operating the unregistered experimental helicopter in his back yard, when he attempted to lift the skids off the ground “a few inches.” When the pilot set the helicopter back down on the ground, it rolled over onto its left side resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The main rotor system, including the controls for the cyclic were also damaged from impact. Though the pilot held a private pilot certificate with a rating for airplane single-engine land, he was not certificated to act as a pilot in helicopters.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:40 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRotorway EXEC 90
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotorway International · 152 · Reciprocating · 152
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 37 F
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Observation Time13:51
Weather SourceWFAC