Robert Eckley ROTORWAY N50235

Summary

On 2 December 1995 at about 21:05 local time, a Robert Eckley ROTORWAY registered N50235 was involved in an accident near Salina, Kansas, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

2 December 1995 at 21:05

Classification

Accident

Location

Salina, Kansas, United States

Nearest airport

Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)

Coordinates

38.8106, -97.6097

Aircraft

Robert Eckley ROTORWAY

Registration

N50235

Category

Helicopter

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CHI96LA046

Nobody was injured.

the pilot's improper maintenance of the helicopter. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of proper certification for the operation of the helicopter and his lack of recent experience in type of aircraft.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

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The pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was to check the cyclic rigging on the helicopter. This was to be the helicopter's first flight in three years since it was recently taken out of storage. After start up, the helicopter rolled over. The pilot stated that the cause of the accident was the over adjusting of the cycle control during the rigging procedure. The pilot has performed all inspections and rigging on the helicopter. Review of the pilot's logbook revealed that the pilot did not hold a valid medical, airman certificate, nor the student pilot endorsements required to operate the helicopter. The pilot also did not possess a Repairman Certificate.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.