MINR · ATKINS JOHN RAF 2000 G · 2009-05-09 · South Prairie, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR09CA232
Event ID
20090509X75329
Type
Accident
Date
2009-05-09
Location
South Prairie, WA, USA
Coordinates
47.152221, -122.093887
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
ATKINS JOHN
Model
RAF 2000 G
Registration
N1435X
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid a collision that resulted in an airspeed reduction and subsequent loss of lift provided by the rotor system. Contributing to the accident was the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout for other aircraft in the traffic pattern.