Schultz Mini 500
Batavia, OH — April 6, 2008
Event Information
| Date | April 6, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CHI08CA105 |
| Event ID | 20080515X00677 |
| Location | Batavia, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.06778, -84.20084 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Schultz |
| Model | Mini 500 |
| 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 failure of the helicopter's centrifugal clutch during hover which led to the pilot's inability to maintain control of the craft and its subsequent impact with the ground.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was air taxiing his homebuilt helicopter when the centrifugal clutch failed and the helicopter abruptly descended into the ground. The helicopter struck its right skid and then rolled onto its side.
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.