Aviation accident NYC00LA022

1 fatal · Godbout EXEC 162F · 1999-10-30 · MILAN, NH, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC00LA022
Event ID: 20001212X20042
Type: Accident
Date: 1999-10-30
Location: MILAN, NH, USA

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Godbout
Model: EXEC 162F
Registration: N228CH
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor rpm while maneuvering, which resulted in main rotor blade flapping, and its subsequent impact with the tail boom. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in maneuvering flight.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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