Accident · 2025-03-28
What the record says
- Event date
- 2025-03-28
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- ROTORWAY EXEC (N8318A)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the helicopter during takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
Source: NTSB case ERA25LA160Flight 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 pilot flying | None recorded | None | 67 | Sport (driver's license) (2024-02-27) | 52.5 total · 5.5 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.