N8290C

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-20-135S/N: 20-1119

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 2, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA212
Location
Georgetown, OH
Event ID
20240509194226
Coordinates
38.882000, -83.882667
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

An inadvertent encounter with the rotor wash of a nearby hovering helicopter during landing, which resulted in a loss of control and a runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
20-1119
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1954
Model / ICAO
PA-20-135PA20
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-20-135

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MCKINNEY STEVE R
Address
1951 STATE ROUTE 125
City
HAMERSVILLE
State / Zip Code
OH 45130-9501
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# ERA24LA212