# NTSB Accident BFO92FLQ01
> **JAMES D. RIEHM ROTORWAY EXEC** · 1992-03-23 · BOWLING GREEN, KY, USA · FATL
## 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.

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