Pilot Debrief

GADDIS MICHAEL EXEC 162 F near Plymouth, IN — 2015-02-26

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Date
2015-02-26
Location
Plymouth, IN, USA
Aircraft
GADDIS MICHAEL EXEC 162 F
Registration
N123XZ
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The failure of the helicopter's main drive belt resulting in the pilot performing a forced landing, during which the helicopter's fuselage was substantially damage.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while in cruise flight the engine RPM of the helicopter suddenly increased to the point where the rev limiter activated. At this point the helicopter was about 700 ft above ground level and the pilot performed an autorotation to a baseball field. During the forced landing, the helicopter sustained substantial damage to its fuselage. Subsequent examination of the helicopter revealed that the main drive belt that transmitted engine power to the rotor system had failed.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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