Accident Details
Date
Monday, May 29, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89DKG03
Location
ROSWELL, GA
Event ID
20001213X28229
Coordinates
34.029041, -84.349876
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOTS IMPROPER USE OF THE TAIL ROTOR CONTROLS WHILE IN A HOVER. ADDING TO THIS WAS THE PILOTS TOTAL LACK OF EXPERIENCE OPERATING HELICOPTERS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N7043T
Make
ROTORWAY
Serial Number
3484
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
CALLAHAN DAVID
Address
10825 STROUP RD
Status
Deregistered
City
ROSWELL
State / Zip Code
GA 30075
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# ATL89DKG03