ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 296415
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| Date: | Thursday 21 November 2002 |
| Time: | 14:55 LT |
| Type: |  RotorWay Exec 162F |
| Owner/operator: | Timothy E Asmus |
| Registration: | N162LC |
| MSN: | 6441 |
| Engine model: | Rotorway FADEC 162F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Monterey, California -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Marina Municipal Airport, CA (OAR/KOAR) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot of the experimental helicopter executed an autorotation after a loss of engine power during cruise flight. The helicopter rolled over during the landing on a beach. The pilot stated the rollover was "probably due to tailwind and pilot technique." The reason for the loss of engine power was not determined.
Probable Cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX03LA036
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Oct-2022 06:08 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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