ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 369171
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| Date: | Thursday 23 February 1989 |
| Time: | 12:30 LT |
| Type: | Mcculloch J-2 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N4381G |
| MSN: | 091 |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-360-A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Orange, TX -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Orange, TX (KORG) |
| (KORG) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PRIVATE PILOT PROVIDED NO EVIDENCE OF A GYROPLANE ENDORSEMENT AND WAS UNABLE TO EXPRESS A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS OR OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS. THE AIRCRAFT WAS ON A DOWNWIND DEPARTURE WHEN IT MADE AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT TO THE GROUND. THE PILOT STATED THAT THE PROPELLER 'JUST STOPPED PUSHING.' THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.
Probable Cause: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM DUE TO A LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE DATA AND PROCEDURES.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW89LA056
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Mar-2024 11:37 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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