N7043TROTORWAY EXEC 1989-05-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ROTORWAY EXEC S/N: 3484

Summary

On May 29, 1989, a Rotorway EXEC (N7043T) was involved in an incident near Roswell, GA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

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

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL89DKG03. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7043T.

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
Make
ROTORWAY
Serial Number
3484
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
EXEC EXEC
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

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