ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 357956
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| Date: | Saturday 2 December 1995 |
| Time: | 16:05 LT |
| Type: |  RotorWay Exec |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N50235 |
| MSN: | 3099 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 158 hours |
| Engine model: | ROTORWAY RW145 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Salina, KS -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KSLN) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was to check the cyclic rigging on the helicopter. This was to be the helicopter's first flight in three years since it was recently taken out of storage. After start up, the helicopter rolled over. The pilot stated that the cause of the accident was the over adjusting of the cycle control during the rigging procedure. The pilot has performed all inspections and rigging on the helicopter. Review of the pilot's logbook revealed that the pilot did not hold a valid medical, airman certificate, nor the student pilot endorsements required to operate the helicopter. The pilot also did not possess a Repairman Certificate.
Probable Cause: the pilot's improper maintenance of the helicopter. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of proper certification for the operation of the helicopter and his lack of recent experience in type of aircraft.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI96LA046
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Mar-2024 08:28 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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