N124CWCALDWELL C W 162F2025-03-13 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

CALDWELL C W 162FS/N: 6855

Summary

On March 13, 2025, a Caldwell C W 162F (N124CW) was involved in an accident near Mounds, OK. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a dynamic roll over and postimpact fire.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA123. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N124CW.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 13, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA123
Location
Mounds, OK
Event ID
20250314199860
Coordinates
35.869745, -96.061985
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a dynamic roll over and postimpact fire.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CALDWELL C W
Serial Number
6855
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
162F
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
162F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MITCHELL RICHARD J
Address
203 S MAPLE DR
City
BEGGS
State / Zip Code
OK 74421-3027
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# CEN25LA123