NONE · Culver-Revolution MINI 500 · 1998-09-09 · EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI98LA334
Event ID
20001211X11015
Type
Accident
Date
1998-09-09
Location
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, USA
Coordinates
44.919227, -93.40068
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Culver-Revolution
Model
MINI 500
Registration
N6269R
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
a design change to the fuel tank filler neck sealant made by the owner/builder of the helicopter. Factors associated with this accident were an improper sealant material used by the owner/builder and an autorotation was not possible by the pilot due to the hover-taxis low altitude.