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November 15, 2024 · Rotorway Exec 162 F
Blaine, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 15, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Blaine, MN
Aircraft
Rotorway Exec 162 F (2012)
Tail Number
ROTORWAY
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA041
The pilot reported that while hover taxiing the helicopter back to his hangar after a short practice flight, the experimental engine lost power, and he was unable to maintain altitude. Due to the low altitude and the rapid loss of power, the pilot was not able to autorotate, and the helicopter impacted the ground and rolled onto its right side. The fuselage and tail boom sustained substantial damage. Subsequent test runs of the helicopter’s experimental engine did not reveal a reason for the power loss that occurred.
NTSB Probable Cause
Not determined-Not determined-(general)-(general)-Unknown/Not determined
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while hover taxiing the helicopter back to his hangar after a short practice flight, the experimental engine lost power, and he was unable to maintain altitude. Due to the low altitude and the rapid loss of power, the pilot was not able to autorotate, and the helicopter impacted the ground and rolled onto its right side. The fuselage and tail boom sustained substantial damage. Subsequent test runs of the helicopter’s experimental engine did not reveal a reason for the power loss that occurred.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time04:47 CST
Nearest AirportAnoka County/Blaine (Janes Fld (0nm NW)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRotorway Exec 162 F
Tail NumberROTORWAY
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotorway · RI-162F · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Basc · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility0.2 sm
CeilingOvercast 100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point37 F / 37 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time04:55