ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355859
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| Date: | Sunday 18 May 1997 |
| Time: | 12:45 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172M |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N4430R |
| MSN: | 17263175 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1974 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1756 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-320-E2D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Galion, OH -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KGQQ) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While a helicopter was approaching the south side of runway 23 from the east, the airplane pilot was conducting a takeoff from runway 23. During the initial takeoff climb, about 50 above ground level, the airplane encountered main rotor downwash from the helicopter. The airplane then descended and impacted the ground. The airplane pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. The airplane pilot further reported that after the accident, the helicopter landing site was relocated to an area further away from the active runway.
Probable Cause: The inadvertent encounter with the helicopter main rotor downwash during the initial takeoff climb. Subsequently, the airplane descended and impacted the ground.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC97LA096
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 16:25 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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