N191JD

Substantial
Fatal

JAMES D. RIEHM ROTORWAY EXEC S/N: 544

Accident Details

Date
Monday, March 23, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92FLQ01
Location
BOWLING GREEN, KY
Event ID
20001211X14234
Coordinates
36.949821, -86.280433
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM WHICH RESULTED IN THE INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIS ABILITY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N191JD
Make
JAMES D. RIEHM
Serial Number
544
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1991
Model / ICAO
ROTORWAY EXEC BPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RIEHM JAMES D
Address
9 CHESTNUT HILL
Status
Deregistered
City
BOWLING GREEN
State / Zip Code
KY 42103
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# BFO92FLQ01