# NTSB investigations: Rotorway RI-162F

A list on [Rotorway RI-162F](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotorway-ri-162f.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

- [NTSB ERA26LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA031.md): Proctor E Ray Exec 162F · Athens, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 4, 2025 · N162RW · Destroyed
  > On 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 CEN26LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA016.md): Rotorway AG162 · Valley View, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 13, 2025 · N162AD · Substantial damage
  > On 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 ERA25LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA259.md): Robbins C/Robbins J Rotorway Exec 162F · Towanda, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2025 · N31XR · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Rotorway Exec · Chuluota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 28, 2025 · N8318A · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Hunt Exec 162F · North East, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 17, 2024 · N162AP · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Rotorway 162 F · Maybee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2024 · N426DM · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN23FA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA333.md): Rotorway 162F · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 29, 2023 · N193AZ · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > 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 maneuver in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB ERA23LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA183.md): Peterson Mark G Peterson A600 · Foley, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 6, 2023 · N272AM · Destroyed
  > 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 turbocharger air intake clamp.
- [NTSB CEN19LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA016.md): Rotorway 162 · Passaic, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2018 · N162RF · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Richard Fuist Rotorway Talon · Indian Lake Estates, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2015 · N220AF · Substantial damage
  > 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 revealed no evidence of any mechanical malfunctions or anomalies.
- [NTSB CEN15WA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA143.md): Judr Zdenek Prazdny Rotorway · Bohušovice nad Ohrí, Czechia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 12, 2015 · N111ZP · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN15LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA132.md): Butler Raymond Rotorway Exec 162F · Seadrift, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2015 · N162RB · Substantial damage
  > 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 before touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA228.md): Brecher Rotorway Exec · Richwood, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2014 · N43691 · Substantial damage
  > 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 accident make and model of helicopter.
- [NTSB WPR12CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA294.md): Omlin Robert G Exec 162F Rotorway · Quincy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2012 · N385AR · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Rotorway Exec · Chino Hills, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2011 · N162CT · Substantial damage
  > 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 accident was the manufacturer's lack of fuel consumption…
- [NTSB ERA11LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA197.md): Burr Andrew E Xiv Rotorway Exec 162F · Lincoln, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N192AB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA558](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA558.md): Worthington Rotorway · Pattison, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2010 · N520RW · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Seymour Robert M Rotorway 162F · Dallas, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2010 · N831MS · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Sidler Mike Rotorway · Waxahachie, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2009 · N1934 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Sundt Daniel N Rotorway Exec 162-F · West Chester, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2008 · N8286D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance above terrain while performing a pedal turn.
- [NTSB NYC08CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA132.md): Rotorway 162F · Cartersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2008 · N831MS · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Brooks Exec 162F · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2007 · N66012 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Rotorway 162F · Stratford, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2007 · N888TD · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): McCall Rotorway 162F · Malta, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2007 · N162MC · Substantial damage
  > 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.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('55007')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotorway-ri-162f/ntsb

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