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Aviation accident LAX02LA284

NONE · Siemens Rotorway Exec 162 F · 2002-09-13 · Overgaard, AZ, USA

Event

NTSB number
LAX02LA284
Event ID
20020926X05224
Type
Accident
Date
2002-09-13
Location
Overgaard, AZ, USA
Coordinates
34.391666, -110.533332

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
Siemens
Model
Rotorway Exec 162 F
Registration
N104BJ
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to check the wind direction prior to practicing autorotations, and his misjudged flare maneuver. The tailwind was a factor.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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