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Aviation accident DEN02LA103

1 fatal · Adler SA-1 · 2002-09-08 · Mead, CO, USA

Event

NTSB number
DEN02LA103
Event ID
20020920X05186
Type
Accident
Date
2002-09-08
Location
Mead, CO, USA
Coordinates
40.214168, -104.950279

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make
Adler
Model
SA-1
Registration
N551SA
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm, resulting in blade flapping, subsequent blade contact with the airframe, and loss of control.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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