Pilot Debrief

ROTORWAY EXEC near Chuluota, FL — 2025-03-28

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Date
2025-03-28
Location
Chuluota, FL, USA
Airport
pvt
Aircraft
ROTORWAY EXEC
Registration
N8318A
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the helicopter during takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.

NTSB narrative

The non-certificated pilot of the helicopter reported that the purpose of the flight was to practice takeoff, hover, and landing maneuvers from his private grass field. During takeoff, he increased the engine power and inadvertently applied right cyclic concurrently as he raised the collective. Subsequently, the helicopter’s right skid dug into the ground, resulting in a dynamic rollover. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to its main rotor blades and tail boom structure. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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