# NTSB CHI98LA206: Parker Rotorway 162-F, N311RM, Manchester, IN, June 17, 1998 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: June 17, 1998, 10:30 local (15:30 UTC) - Place: Manchester, IN - Coordinates: 40.999225, -85.769165 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.9992&lon=-85.7692&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 1 minor - Status: Completed, report February 15, 2001 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 10920 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI98LA206 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/10920/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA206 ## Probable cause the pilot misjudged the flare. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Dragged wing,rotor,pod,float or tail/skid, landing - flare/touchdown - flare - misjudged, pilot in command (cause) - Roll over, landing ## Analysis The pilot stated that he was practicing takeoffs and landings in his amateur built helicopter. He said that he chose to conduct the takeoffs and landings in a neighbors bean field because there were no obstructions. He said that as he approached to land he held the tail too low, and it impacted the terrain. He said that he then lost control and the helicopter rolled over on the right side. ## Factual narrative On June 17, 1998, at 1030 central daylight time, a Parker Rotorway 162-F, N311RM, impacted the terrain while attempting to land at a private strip in North Manchester, Indiana. The pilot received minor injuries and the helicopter sustained substantial damage. The helicopter was being operated as a personal flight under 14 CFR Part 91 when the accident occurred. The pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings in the local area. The flight originated from a private field in North Manchester, Indiana, at 1010. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The pilot stated that he departed his property for the first flight with the intentions of making practice landings. He chose his neighbors bean field because of no obstructions. He stated in his written statement that as he approached the landing spot, he held the tail too low, striking the ground and losing control of the helicopter which rolled over on the right side. An examination of the helicopter after the accident failed to find any pre-accident anomalies which might have contributed to the accident. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N311RM](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N311RM-2022-08-12), registration cancelled 2022-08-12, S/N 6271 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: PARKER ROTORWAY 162-F (ROTORWAY 1) - Registry model: [Parker Roger L ROTORWAY 162F](https://openairdocs.org/model/parker-roger-l-rotorway-162f) (registry code 05605US) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Helicopter, amateur-built - Serial number: 6271 - Airframe hours: 7 - Engines: Rotorway 162F 150 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Roger L. Parker - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special) - Departed: NONE, N. MANCHESTER, IN - Destination: NONE ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 62; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, unknown; seat: left ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 300° at 7 knots - Visibility: 7 statute miles - Temperature: 75 °F, dew point 64 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: GUS, 28 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 19980617013999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980617013999A), Jun 17, 1998: Amtr ROTORWAYEXEC, Manchester, IN, Substantial damage. (.4)On June 17, 1998, at 1030 central daylight time, a parker rotorway 162-F, N311RM, impacted the terrain while attemptin to land at a private strip in north… ## Other investigations on N311RM (1) 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 CHI01LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA141), May 16, 2001: Parker Rotorway 162F (N311RM), Minneapolis, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The tail rotor drive belt coming off in cruise flight and it not being possible for the student pilot to maintain aircraft control during the emergency landing attempt. Factors relating to the… 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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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