PIPER PA-20-135
Georgetown, OH — May 2, 2024
Event Information
| Date | May 2, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA212 |
| Event ID | 20240509194226 |
| Location | Georgetown, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.88200, -83.88267 |
| Airport | BROWN COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-20-135 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
An inadvertent encounter with the rotor wash of a nearby hovering helicopter during landing, which resulted in a loss of control and a runway excursion.
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.