Summary
On September 11, 2005, a Ricardo Lopez RAF 2000 GTXSE (N282SL) was involved in an accident near Wickenburg, AZ. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed and rotor speed during takeoff.
This report is based on information received by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries.
This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX05CA295. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N282SL.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed and rotor speed during takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
This report is based on information received by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX05CA295