N8318AROTORWAY EXEC2025-03-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ROTORWAY EXECS/N: 6955

Summary

On March 28, 2025, a Rotorway EXEC (N8318A) was involved in an incident near Chuluota, FL. 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 lateral control of the helicopter during takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA160. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8318A.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 28, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA160
Location
Chuluota, FL
Event ID
20250401199943
Coordinates
28.626864, -81.103605
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 lateral control of the helicopter during takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROTORWAY
Serial Number
6955
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2011
Model / ICAO
EXECEXEC
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
162F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BURDETTE DOUGLAS PAT
Address
1236 GALLANT FOX WAY
City
CHULUOTA
State / Zip Code
FL 32766-9131
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# ERA25LA160