Summary
On October 11, 2005, a Enstrom F-28C (N51772) was involved in an incident near Smoketown, PA. 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 student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while performing pedal turns at a hover, resulting in a collision with terrain.
"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."
This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC06CA008. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N51772.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while performing pedal turns at a hover, resulting in a collision with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
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# NYC06CA008