Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 3, 2005
NTSB Number
CHI05CA267
Location
Ida, MI
Event ID
20051013X01635
Coordinates
41.854999, -83.591392
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's abrupt (improper) control action which resulted in the main rotor contacting the tail boom. Contributing factors were the false indication provided by the engine tachometer, the pilot's decision to immediately initiate an autorotation instead of performing a precautionary landing, and the corn field encountered during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N20925
Make
WEST
Serial Number
0176
Model / ICAO
Revolution Mini 500
Registered Owner (Historical)
Status
Deregistered
Country
United States
Analysis
This report is based on information received by the 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# CHI05CA267