MINR · Jones MINI 500 · 1997-11-27 · BLUEFIELD, WV, USA
Event
NTSB number
IAD98LA014
Event ID
20001208X09192
Type
Accident
Date
1997-11-27
Location
BLUEFIELD, WV, USA
Coordinates
37.260005, -81.210327
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Jones
Model
MINI 500
Registration
N8015E
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Pilot's unfamiliarity with reciprocating engine powered helicopter lead to a reduction in main rotor rpm and subsequent uncontrolled rate of descent with insufficient altitude to recover.