Accident · 2009-06-27
What the record says
- Event date
- 2009-06-27
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- SIDLER MIKE ROTORWAY (N1934)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- SIDLER MIKE Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- SIDLER MIKE
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to control his rate of descent during autorotation, which required an aggressive recovery maneuver and resulted in a sudden loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
Source: NTSB case CEN09CA394Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Private | None | 50 | Class 3 (2007-12-18) | 100 total · 90 in this make/model · 60 as PIC · 20 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.