1 fatal · JAMES D. RIEHM ROTORWAY EXEC · 1992-03-23 · BOWLING GREEN, KY, USA
Event
NTSB number
BFO92FLQ01
Event ID
20001211X14234
Type
Accident
Date
1992-03-23
Location
BOWLING GREEN, KY, USA
Coordinates
36.949821, -86.280433
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
JAMES D. RIEHM
Model
ROTORWAY EXEC
Registration
N191JD
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM WHICH RESULTED IN THE INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIS ABILITY.