MINR · Eurocopter EC-135-P1 · 1998-12-03 · NEWARK, NJ, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC99FA032
Event ID
20001211X11617
Type
Accident
Date
1998-12-03
Location
NEWARK, NJ, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Eurocopter
Model
EC-135-P1
Registration
N44NY
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NBRT
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor rpm and his improper in flight decision to enter autorotation due to his lack of knowledge of the power plant controls. Factors in the accident were the night conditions and the pilot's improper decision to fly through wake turbulence.