Karmy ROTORWAY EXEC N728PC
25 October 1996 · Redmond, Oregon, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 25 October 1996 at about 20:45 local time, a Karmy ROTORWAY EXEC registered N728PC was involved in an accident near Redmond, Oregon, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 20:45
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Redmond, Oregon, United States
- Nearest airport
- Cinder Butte Heliport (62OR)
- Coordinates
- 44.2597, -121.2208
- Aircraft
- Karmy ROTORWAY EXEC
- Registration
- N728PC
- Category
- Helicopter
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- SEA97LA020
People
1 person had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to remove the dolly wheels during the preflight inspection.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
During a crosswind takeoff the helicopter rolled over. The pilot reported that he failed to remove the dolly wheels from the helicopter, leaving an 18 inch handle dangling from the skid. During takeoff, the handle caught in the ground and the helicopter rolled over.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug 1996 | Piper PA-12 | Astoria, Oregon, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
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| 6 Aug 1996 | Grumman American AA-5A | Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States | Sweet, David, N. | No injuries | - |
| 12 Aug 1996 | Jonas EXEC 90 | Hermiston, Oregon, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 18 Aug 1996 | Piper PA-20 | Mulino, Oregon, United States | James K. Warnock | No injuries | - |
| 22 Aug 1996 | Piper PA-38-112 | Sisters, Oregon, United States | Jack's Aircraft | Serious injuries | - |