Schultz Mini 500 near Batavia, OH — 2008-04-06
Final reportCHI08CA105
- Date
- 2008-04-06
- Location
- Batavia, OH, USA
- Aircraft
- Schultz Mini 500
- Registration
- N62GS
- Category
- Helicopter
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
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.
NTSB 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.
NTSB coding
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