N162APHUNT Exec 162F2024-10-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

HUNT Exec 162FS/N: 6616

Summary

On October 17, 2024, a Hunt Exec 162F (N162AP) was involved in an incident near North East, 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 pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during landing following an encounter with an unanticipated wind gust, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA034. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N162AP.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 17, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA25LA034
Location
North East, PA
Event ID
20241031195419
Coordinates
42.185208, -79.897985
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 failure to maintain control of the helicopter during landing following an encounter with an unanticipated wind gust, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HUNT
Serial Number
6616
Engine Type
4-cycle
Model / ICAO
Exec 162F
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
EXEC 162F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DUER DOUGLAS R
Address
3210 BIRD DR
City
ERIE
State / Zip Code
PA 16510-2732
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# ERA25LA034