1 fatal · 85 MANISTA KB-2 · 1992-02-04 · ROSAMOND, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX92LA109
Event ID
20001211X14126
Type
Accident
Date
1992-02-04
Location
ROSAMOND, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.869705, -118.339759
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
85 MANISTA
Model
KB-2
Registration
N169RM
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN MAIN ROTOR RPM ADEQUATE TO AVOID FLAPPING. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE RELATED TO THE PILOT'S PERFORMANCE OF AN EXCESSIVELY ABRUPT MANEUVER.