SERS · Schweizer 269C-1 · 2002-08-21 · Andover, NJ, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC02FA171
Event ID
20020830X01497
Type
Accident
Date
2002-08-21
Location
Andover, NJ, USA
Coordinates
41.006111, -74.73944
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Schweizer
Model
269C-1
Registration
N6147L
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The flight instructor's delayed remedial action to correct the low rotor condition. A factor was the student pilot's improper use of the collective, which created the low rotor condition.