Rotorway RI-162F
NTSB investigations · 24
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NTSB ERA26LA031Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportProctor E Ray Exec 162F · Athens, TNOn November 04, 2025, at about 1400 eastern standard time, an amateur built experimental Rotorway 162F, N162RW, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Athens, Tennessee. The commercial pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated…NTSB CEN26LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportRotorway AG162 · Valley View, TXOn October 13, 2025, at 1229 central daylight time, a Rotorway AG162 helicopter, N162AD, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Valley View, Texas. The pilot and passenger were uninjured. The helicopter was operated under Title…NTSB ERA25LA259Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobbins C/Robbins J Rotorway Exec 162F · Towanda, PAAn in-flight fire for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of fire damage.NTSB ERA25LA160Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRotorway Exec · Chuluota, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the helicopter during takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB ERA25LA034Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHunt Exec 162F · North East, PAThe 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 CEN24LA249Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRotorway 162 F · Maybee, MIA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23FA333Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRotorway 162F · Oshkosh, WIThe 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 maneuver in the traffic pattern.NTSB ERA23LA183Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPeterson Mark G Peterson A600 · Foley, ALThe 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 turbocharger air intake clamp.NTSB CEN19LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRotorway 162 · Passaic, MOThe 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 ERA15LA155Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRichard Fuist Rotorway Talon · Indian Lake Estates, FLA 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 revealed no evidence of any mechanical malfunctions or anomalies.NTSB CEN15WA143Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationJudr Zdenek Prazdny Rotorway · Bohušovice nad Ohrí, CzechiaNTSB CEN15LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportButler Raymond Rotorway Exec 162F · Seadrift, TXA 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 before touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN14LA228Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrecher Rotorway Exec · Richwood, OHThe 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 accident make and model of helicopter.NTSB WPR12CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportOmlin Robert G Exec 162F Rotorway · Quincy, WAThe 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 WPR11LA373Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway Exec · Chino Hills, CAA 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 accident was the manufacturer's lack of fuel consumption…NTSB ERA11LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurr Andrew E Xiv Rotorway Exec 162F · Lincoln, ALA total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA558Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWorthington Rotorway · Pattison, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA10CA242Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSeymour Robert M Rotorway 162F · Dallas, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during landing resulting in a roll over.NTSB CEN09CA394Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSidler Mike Rotorway · Waxahachie, TXThe 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 ERA09CA042Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSundt Daniel N Rotorway Exec 162-F · West Chester, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance above terrain while performing a pedal turn.NTSB NYC08CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRotorway 162F · Cartersville, GAThe owner/builder's improper installation of the foot pedal scissor beam, which resulted in its failure during hover flight.NTSB SEA08CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrooks Exec 162F · Santa Maria, CAThe 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 DFW07LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway 162F · Stratford, OKThe loss of engine power due to a seized supercharger. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI07CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcCall Rotorway 162F · Malta, ILThe 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.
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