# Rotorway RI-162F - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 55007 - Manufacturer (registry): ROTORWAY - Model: RI 162F - Engine type: 4 cycle - Power: 150 hp - Installed in: 69 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotorway-ri-162f Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (69, first 50) - [N101FB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101FB): [Misner Daniel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MISNER%20DANIEL), [Lewistown, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Lewistown), built 2024, S/N RW008MT - [N1147C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1147C): [Redalen Ronald R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REDALEN%20RONALD%20R), [Saint Paul, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Saint%20Paul), built 2007, S/N WAB2006 - [N144LE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N144LE): [Lehto Lance A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEHTO%20LANCE%20A), [Colfax, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Colfax), built 2019, S/N 002 - [N162AB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N162AB): [Burnett Patrick A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURNETT%20PATRICK%20A), [Crete, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Crete), built 2008, S/N 6339 - [N162AD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N162AD): [Texas Well And Pump LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEXAS%20WELL%20AND%20PUMP%20LLC), [Kerens, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Kerens), built 2012, S/N 001 - [N162AP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N162AP): [Duer Douglas R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUER%20DOUGLAS%20R), [Erie, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Erie), S/N 6616 - [N162CT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N162CT): [Tronaas Chris E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRONAAS%20CHRIS%20E), [Rancho Cucamonga, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Rancho%20Cucamonga), built 2008, S/N 6445 - [N162DA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N162DA): [Mccomas John C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCOMAS%20JOHN%20C), [Granbury, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Granbury), built 2002, S/N 6562 - [N162DD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N162DD): [Millar Don D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLAR%20DON%20D), [Indialantic, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Indialantic), built 2012, S/N 6671 - [N162DK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N162DK): [Aberdeen Co LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABERDEEN%20CO%20LLC), [Loveland, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Loveland), built 2006, S/N 001 - [N162EV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N162EV): [Evans Anthony K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EVANS%20ANTHONY%20K), [Johnston, RI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/RI/Johnston), built 2007, S/N 6945 - [N162KT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N162KT): [Phillips Kevin R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PHILLIPS%20KEVIN%20R), [Frankfort, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Frankfort), built 2011, S/N 6999 - [N162LL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N162LL): [Hale Larry D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALE%20LARRY%20D), [Charlotte, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Charlotte), built 2018, S/N 2708 - [N162MT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N162MT): [Tumbiolo Michael J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TUMBIOLO%20MICHAEL%20J), [Waterloo, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Waterloo), built 2012, S/N 001 - [N162RF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N162RF): [White Dove Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITE%20DOVE%20AVIATION%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2015, S/N 6965 - [N162RM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N162RM): [Coletti John D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLETTI%20JOHN%20D), [Grant Park, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Grant%20Park), built 2023, S/N 6965 - [N162TH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N162TH): [Heaton Thomas L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEATON%20THOMAS%20L), [Newton, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Newton), built 2012, S/N 6633 - [N18TG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18TG): [Dunkin Terry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUNKIN%20TERRY%20L), [Agency, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Agency), built 2007, S/N H6822 - [N1934](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1934): [Sidler Mike](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIDLER%20MIKE), [Ovilla, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Ovilla), built 2008, S/N 6294 - [N215JT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N215JT): [Vasquez Jose E Torres](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VASQUEZ%20JOSE%20E%20TORRES), [Vega Baja, PR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PR/Vega%20Baja), built 2006, S/N 3016 - [N252YD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N252YD): [Cameron Darryl K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAMERON%20DARRYL%20K), [New Hope, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/New%20Hope), built 2000, S/N 7084 - [N2558](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2558): [Ajs Quality Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AJS%20QUALITY%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Brooksville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Brooksville), built 2007, S/N 6846 - [N276SM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N276SM): [Mcquillan Stewart D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCQUILLAN%20STEWART%20D), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 2022, S/N 6137 - [N280PA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N280PA): [Patchin Alan E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PATCHIN%20ALAN%20E), [Fridley, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Fridley), built 2012, S/N 6326 - [N290CR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N290CR): [Verhoef Hugh J J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VERHOEF%20HUGH%20J%20J), [Warfordsburg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Warfordsburg), built 2020, S/N 6101-0708 - [N31XR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31XR): [Robbins James B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBBINS%20JAMES%20B), [Troy, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Troy), built 2007, S/N 6771 - [N34RT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34RT): [Cole Gary L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLE%20GARY%20L), [Richmond, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Richmond), built 2008, S/N 7037 - [N352PC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N352PC): [Rotorway Arizona LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROTORWAY%20ARIZONA%20LLC), [Flagstaff, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Flagstaff), built 2023, S/N 8165 - [N352ZX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N352ZX): [Barrozo Pablo](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARROZO%20PABLO), [Hernando Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Hernando%20Beach), built 2019, S/N 6368 - [N385AR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N385AR): [Omlin Robert G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OMLIN%20ROBERT%20G), [Quincy, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Quincy), built 2010, S/N 8005 - [N3863Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3863Z): [Parker Rob](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARKER%20ROB), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), S/N 6424 - [N426DM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N426DM): [Marchel Christopher M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARCHEL%20CHRISTOPHER%20M), [Newport, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Newport), S/N 6355 - [N474BM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N474BM): [Chewelah, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Chewelah), built 2019, S/N CP7050, Sale reported - [N477MM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N477MM): [Marshall Michael P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARSHALL%20MICHAEL%20P), [Port Saint Lucie, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Saint%20Lucie), built 2013, S/N 6833 - [N485DP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N485DP): [Jagemann Thomas M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAGEMANN%20THOMAS%20M), [Manitowoc, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Manitowoc), built 2013, S/N 6981 - [N5135Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5135Y): [Bitzer John B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BITZER%20JOHN%20B), [Cologne, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Cologne), built 2006, S/N 7020 - [N6118Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6118Z): [Errant Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ERRANT%20AVIATION%20LLC), [New Ipswich, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/New%20Ipswich), built 2007, S/N 7061 - [N614CR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N614CR): [Richter Clark A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICHTER%20CLARK%20A), [Saint Louis, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Saint%20Louis), built 2009, S/N 6852 - [N621VJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N621VJ): [Taylor Victor E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR%20VICTOR%20E), [Irvington, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Irvington), built 2023, S/N 6806 - [N621WH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N621WH): [W E H Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/W%20E%20H%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Worley, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Worley), built 2025, S/N 5069WH - [N622KB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N622KB): [Burchett Keith D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURCHETT%20KEITH%20D), [Minford, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Minford), built 2016, S/N K4103 - [N62NT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62NT): [Chow David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHOW%20DAVID), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), built 2009, S/N 7046 - [N63793](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N63793): [Ogborn Michael J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OGBORN%20MICHAEL%20J), [Klamath Falls, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Klamath%20Falls), S/N 1986B - [N66012](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N66012): [Brooks Charles G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROOKS%20CHARLES%20G), [Lompoc, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lompoc), built 2007, S/N 6876 - [N68XU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68XU): [Anthony D Radford](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANTHONY%20D%20RADFORD), [Dacula, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Dacula), built 2009, S/N 6984 - [N710YZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N710YZ): [Dumouchel Richard T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUMOUCHEL%20RICHARD%20T), [Dudley, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Dudley), built 2011, S/N 0002 - [N716EK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N716EK): [Knudstrup Eric Andrew](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNUDSTRUP%20ERIC%20ANDREW), [San Francisco, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Francisco), built 2015, S/N RW004MT - [N730RB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N730RB): [Beaver Robbie L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEAVER%20ROBBIE%20L), [Rosiclare, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Rosiclare), built 2010, S/N 02 - [N7492D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7492D): [Butler Donald](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUTLER%20DONALD), [Petersburg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Petersburg), built 2000, S/N 6546 - [N753ED](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N753ED): [Derossi Edmund R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEROSSI%20EDMUND%20R), [Johnstown, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Johnstown), built 1994, S/N 72753 All 69: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotorway-ri-162f/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (24) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ERA26LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA031), Nov 4, 2025: Proctor E Ray Exec 162F (N162RW), Athens, TN, destroyed, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN26LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA016), Oct 13, 2025: Rotorway AG162 (N162AD), Valley View, TX, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA25LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA259), Jul 4, 2025: Robbins C/Robbins J Rotorway Exec 162F (N31XR), Towanda, PA, destroyed. Probable cause: An in-flight fire for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of fire damage. - [NTSB ERA25LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA160), Mar 28, 2025: Rotorway Exec (N8318A), Chuluota, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the helicopter during takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. - [NTSB ERA25LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA034), Oct 17, 2024: Hunt Exec 162F (N162AP), North East, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: 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. - [NTSB CEN24LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA249), Jul 4, 2024: Rotorway 162 F (N426DM), Maybee, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN23FA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA333), Jul 29, 2023: Rotorway 162F (N193AZ), Oshkosh, WI, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the gyroplane pilot to see and avoid the helicopter while maneuvering in the traffic pattern. Contributing to the accident was the gyroplane pilot’s performance of a prohibited… - [NTSB ERA23LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA183), Apr 6, 2023: Peterson Mark G Peterson A600 (N272AM), Foley, AL, destroyed. Probable cause: The loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the disconnection of the turbocharger air intake hose and clamp, and the pilot’s inadequate servicing and preflight inspection of the… - [NTSB CEN19LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA016), Oct 27, 2018: Rotorway 162 (N162RF), Passaic, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The electrical short in the main rotor rpm indicating unit which provided an inaccurate indication to the student pilot and resulted in substantial damage during the precautionary autorotation. - [NTSB ERA15LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA155), Mar 14, 2015: Richard Fuist Rotorway Talon (N220AF), Indian Lake Estates, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of helicopter control following an uncommanded increased left cyclic pressure during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the helicopter… - [NTSB CEN15WA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA143), Feb 12, 2015: Judr Zdenek Prazdny Rotorway (N111ZP), Bohušovice nad Ohrí, Czechia, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB CEN15LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA132), Jan 31, 2015: Butler Raymond Rotorway Exec 162F (N162RB), Seadrift, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A fault in the No. 1 engine control module, which disabled the ignition system and resulted in the engine losing power; during the subsequent autorotation, the main rotor rpm was further reduced just… - [NTSB CEN14LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA228), Apr 24, 2014: Brecher Rotorway Exec (N43691), Richwood, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s inadequate autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing and postcrash fire. Contributing was the flight instructor’s lack of experience in performing an autorotation in the… - [NTSB WPR12CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA294), Jul 5, 2012: Omlin Robert G Exec 162F Rotorway (N385AR), Quincy, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to ensure that a flag attached to the landing skid was properly secured, which resulted in its in-flight separation and contact with the tail rotor. - [NTSB WPR11LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA373), Aug 6, 2011: Rotorway Exec (N162CT), Chino Hills, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of both the owner's and the pilot's failure to determine or monitor the remaining fuel quantity during the flight. Contributing to the… - [NTSB ERA11LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA197), Mar 19, 2011: Burr Andrew E Xiv Rotorway Exec 162F (N192AB), Lincoln, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN10LA558](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA558), Sep 25, 2010: Worthington Rotorway (N520RW), Pattison, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain. - [NTSB ERA10CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA242), Apr 23, 2010: Seymour Robert M Rotorway 162F (N831MS), Dallas, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during landing resulting in a roll over. - [NTSB CEN09CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA394), Jun 27, 2009: Sidler Mike Rotorway (N1934), Waxahachie, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to control his rate of descent during autorotation, which required an aggressive recovery maneuver and resulted in a sudden loss of tail rotor effectiveness. - [NTSB ERA09CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA042), Nov 4, 2008: Sundt Daniel N Rotorway Exec 162-F (N8286D), West Chester, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance above terrain while performing a pedal turn. - [NTSB NYC08CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA132), Mar 9, 2008: Rotorway 162F (N831MS), Cartersville, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The owner/builder's improper installation of the foot pedal scissor beam, which resulted in its failure during hover flight. - [NTSB SEA08CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA055), Dec 22, 2007: Brooks Exec 162F (N66012), Santa Maria, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during hover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in rotorcraft. - [NTSB DFW07LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA167), Jul 20, 2007: Rotorway 162F (N888TD), Stratford, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to a seized supercharger. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI07CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA094), Mar 26, 2007: McCall Rotorway 162F (N162MC), Malta, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper use of the rotorcraft flight controls resulting in a dynamic rollover during takeoff. A factor was the soft ground that the left skid encountered. ## FAA accident and incident reports (24) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20251104019849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251104019849A), Nov 4, 2025: Proctor E Ray EXEC 162F (N162RW), Athens, TN, Destroyed. Small helicotper was attempting to land at Mcminn County Airport (kmmi) when direction yaw control was lost. Aircraft came in contact with ground and came to a… - [Accident 20251013014879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251013014879A), Oct 13, 2025: Gomez Angel AG-162 (N162AD), Valley View, TX, Substantial damage. On October 13, 2025, at approximately 1229 central daylight time, a Gomez Angel, AG-162, experimental amateur built helicopter, had an accident near Hardy… - [Accident 20250704009739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250704009739A), Jul 4, 2025: Robbins C/Robbins J ROTORWAY EXEC 162F (N31XR), Burlington, PA, Destroyed. The following is a statement from the pilot: "At my home field, 0PA3, I pulled [privacy data omitted], a rotorway 162F, out of our hangar at approximately… - [Accident 20250328002289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250328002289A), Mar 28, 2025: David M Leblanc 162F (N8318A), Chuluota, FL, Substantial damage. Aircraft [privacy data omitted] recently purchased aircraft two weeks ago and decided to practice "hovering" in his back yard. [privacy data omitted]Pilot… - [Accident 20241115019939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241115019939A), Nov 15, 2024: Patchin Alan E EXEC 162F (N280PA), Blaine, MN, Substantial damage. PIC was working on completing hover testing for a few weeks before going to altitude after a long down-time for an engine repair. He preflighted the aircraft,… - [Accident 20241017016389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241017016389A), Oct 17, 2024: Rotorway EXEC 162F (N162AP), North East, PA, Substantial damage. On October 17, 2024, at approximately 1043 eastern standard time an exec 162F, an experimental rotorcraft, crashed at moorehead airpark (PN40), North East, PA.… - [Accident 20240704010489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240704010489A), Jul 4, 2024: Naumer Mark 162 F (N426DM), Maybee, MI, Substantial damage. Aircraft departed south of departure airport, with a passenger, destination airport was departure airport. During the flight, the aircraft lost power which… - [Accident 20230729009792A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230729009792A), Jul 29, 2023: Steve P Peltekian ROTORWAY 162F (N193AZ), Oshkosh, WI, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Oshkosh, WI (osh): during light sport aircraft flight activities at the experimental aircraft association (eaa) [privacy data omitted] event, the rotorway… - [Accident 20230406003949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230406003949A), Apr 6, 2023: Peterson Mark G PETERSON A600 (N272AM), Foley, AL, Destroyed. Pilot reports that he had just reassembled aircraft after transporting it from Florida. After completing a run-up in a low altitude hover for 20 minutes, pilot… - [Incident 20220625011309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220625011309I), Jun 25, 2022: Richard Shawn 162F (N8806S), Westerly, RI, Substantial damage. The pilot described the helicopter as experiencing a severe vibration and partial loss of tail rotor authority during cruise flight. An emergency landing was… - [Accident 20181027020989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181027020989A), Oct 27, 2018: Bradley J Meeuwse ROTORWAY 162F (N162RF), Passaic, MO, Substantial damage. Pilot was in cruise flight when he noticed the rotor RPM indicated zero. He entered an auto-rotation. When about to land pilot added collective to clear a… - [Accident 20150314004659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150314004659A), Mar 14, 2015: Richard Fuist ROTORWAY TALON A600 (N220AF), Indian Lake Est, FL, Substantial damage. Pilot of N220AF, an experimental helicopter, rotorway talon A600, departed on March 14, 2015, at approximately 13.45 pm local time in VMC conditions from… - [Accident 20150131002929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150131002929A), Jan 31, 2015: Butler Raymond ROTORWAY EXEC 162F (N162RB), Sea Drift, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot stated he was returning home, flying at about 300 feet altitude, in VFR conditions, when he heard the low rotor RPM horn start blaring, felt the… - [Accident 20140424007659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140424007659A), Apr 24, 2014: Brecher Henry H ROTORWAY EXEC 162F (N43691), Richwood, OH, Destroyed. The PIC reported, they were flying to Mt. Victory for lunch, he heard a noise at 1700FT(800 ft AGL)looked at the instrument panel, saw a caution light, I… - [Accident 20120704013689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120704013689A), Jul 4, 2012: Omlin Robert G EXEC 162F ROTORWAY (N385AR), Quincey, WA, Substantial damage. Prior to flight the pilot attached a 3 x 5 foot flag on/below the skids /struts of the aircraft N385AR. During flight, at approx 200 feet AGL, the flag… - [Accident 20110806017509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110806017509A), Aug 6, 2011: Tronaas Chris E EXEC 162F (N162CT), Chino, CA, Substantial damage. Engine failed, and autorotated to an empty field - [Accident 20110319004909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110319004909A), Mar 19, 2011: Burr Andrew E Xiv ROTORWAY EXEC 162F (N192AB), Lincon, AL, Substantial damage. On March 19, 2011, at 1730 CST, a rotorway exec.162, experimental amateur built helicopter, N192AB, with a pilot and instructor were practicing maneuvers… - [Accident 20100925047749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100925047749A), Sep 25, 2010: Worthington ROTORWAY EX (N520RW), Pattison, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On 09/25/2010 at approxamately 09:50 am,CDT, N520RW, an amaetur built, rotorway exec 90, helicopter, crahlanded in a field approximately 2 miles west of… - [Accident 20100423055709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100423055709A), Apr 23, 2010: Seymour Rob ROTORWAY 16 (N831MS), Dallas, GA, Substantial damage. Private pilot, asel rated, was hovering his helicopter after receiving the proper endorsement for operating an additional category/class (privately owned). The… - [Accident 20090627011229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090627011229A), Jun 27, 2009: Amtr ROTORWAY162F (N1934), Midlothian/Wax, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot stated that he was approaching the south side of taxiway where he planned to hover at 10 feet and fly to his hangar. During transition, he lost… - [Accident 20081104850419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081104850419A), Nov 4, 2008: Sundtd ROTORWAY162F (N8286D), West Chester, PA, Substantial damage. (-23) The builder/pilot of the amateur-built helicopter was practicing hover/taxi maneuvers at Brandywine Airport (koqn) on 11/04/2008. He is a certificated… - [Accident 20080309836509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080309836509A), Mar 9, 2008: Amtr ROTORWAY162F (N831MS), Cartersville, GA, Substantial damage. (-23)A call was received on 03/11/2008 at 1400 hrs from [privacy data omitted] reporting that his rotorway 162F helicopter had sustained structural damage… - [Accident 20071222830139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071222830139A), Dec 22, 2007: Amtr EXEC162F (N66012), Santa Maria, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) The rotorway exec 162F did a dynamic rollover as the pilot [privacy data omitted] lifted the helicopter off the ground. The helicopter started drifting… - [Accident 20070326006629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070326006629A), Mar 26, 2007: Amtr ROTORWAY162F (N162MC), Malta, IL, Substantial damage. (-23) Helicopter departed dekalb airport (dkb) for a local flight. At approximately 7 miles west of dkb a yellow engine warning light came on the fadec display… --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.