Accident Details
Date
Sunday, April 6, 2008
NTSB Number
CHI08CA105
Location
Batavia, OH
Event ID
20080515X00677
Coordinates
39.067779, -84.200836
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The failure of the helicopter's centrifugal clutch during hover which led to the pilot's inability to maintain control of the craft and its subsequent impact with the ground.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N62GS
Make
SCHULTZ
Serial Number
36
Year Built
1996
Model / ICAO
Mini 500
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SCHULTZ GEORGE E
Address
3006 ARBORCREEK DR
Status
Deregistered
City
CINCINNATI
State / Zip Code
OH 45242-6357
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he was air taxiing his homebuilt helicopter when the centrifugal clutch failed and the helicopter abruptly descended into the ground. The helicopter struck its right skid and then rolled onto its side.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI08CA105