N191JDJAMES D. RIEHM ROTORWAY EXEC 1992-03-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

JAMES D. RIEHM ROTORWAY EXEC S/N: 544

Summary

On March 23, 1992, a James D. Riehm ROTORWAY EXEC (N191JD) was involved in an accident near Bowling Green, KY. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO92FLQ01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N191JD.

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
Make
JAMES D. RIEHM
Serial Number
544
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1991
Model / ICAO
ROTORWAY EXEC FEST
No. of Engines
0

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