ROTORWAY Exec 162
Lindale, GA, August 18, 2021
Event Information
| Date | August 18, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Lindale, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.11725, -85.24563 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA332 |
| Event ID | 20210819103728 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROTORWAY |
| Model | Exec 162 |
| Registration # | N162LR |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper judgment of the helicopter’s height above ground during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing with forward airspeed and subsequent bounce and rollover.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.