# NTSB Accident CHI96LA046
> **ROBERT ECKLEY ROTORWAY** · 1995-12-02 · SALINA, KS, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI96LA046
- **Event ID:** 20001207X04972
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-12-02
- **Location:** SALINA, KS, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.810604, -97.60968
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** ROBERT ECKLEY
- **Model:** ROTORWAY
- **Registration:** N50235
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper maintenance of the helicopter.  Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of proper certification for the operation of the helicopter and his lack of recent experience in type of aircraft.

---
*Source: [NTSB CAROL](https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/basic-search?source=ntsb&type=event&ntsb_number=CHI96LA046) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*