N32CMCHARLES C MENGER JR SAFARI 4002022-01-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CHARLES C MENGER JR SAFARI 400S/N: CM001

Summary

On January 12, 2022, a Charles C Menger Jr SAFARI 400 (N32CM) was involved in an incident near Gallatin, TN. 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: A reported stuck throttle for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations and subsequent loss of control during hover.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA106. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N32CM.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA106
Location
Gallatin, TN
Event ID
20220113104521
Coordinates
36.376971, -86.409559
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A reported stuck throttle for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations and subsequent loss of control during hover.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHARLES C MENGER JR
Serial Number
CM001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2018
Model / ICAO
SAFARI 400
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
SAFARI 400

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MERRELL ROBERT H
Address
PO BOX 379
City
FARMINGTON
State / Zip Code
NH 03835-0379
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# ERA22LA106