Parker ROTORWAY EXEC 90 accident near Fallbrook, CA
On May 29, 1994, a Parker ROTORWAY EXEC 90 (helicopter) was involved in an accident near Fallbrook, CA. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- May 29, 1994
- Place
- Fallbrook, CA
- Aircraft
- Parker ROTORWAY EXEC 90 · Helicopter
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 33.390°N, 117.210°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001206X01330
NTSB summary
On May 29, 1994, at 1347 Pacific daylight time, a homebuilt experimental Parker Rotorway Exec 90 helicopter, N78435, collided with trees and the ground during an attempted autorotation near Fallbrook, California. The autorotation was precipitated by a loss of engine power. The helicopter, owned and operated by the pilot/builder, was on a local area personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the operation. The helicopter was destroyed in the collision sequence. The certificated private pilot, the sole occupant, sustained fatal injuries. The flight is presumed to have originated from the French Valley airport on the day of the accident at an undetermined time. Ground witnesses in the township of Pala, near the accident site, reported that the helicopter had made several low passes over the town at above-ground altitudes estimated at 200 feet. The helicopter then departed the town area flying up a narrow canyon over Highway 76, still at the estimated altitude of 200 feet. The helicopter then descended rapidly to the highway, impacted the pavement, and rolled over. The helicopter contacted an oak tree during the descent. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector from the San Diego Flight Standards District Office responded to the accident site and examined the wreckage. In his report, the inspector noted that control system continuity was established throughout the helicopter. Fuel system integrity was also established and the tank was undamaged. No evidence of postimpact fuel leakage was noted. Only residual
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT AND MISCALCULATION OF REMAINING FUEL, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, AND IMPROPER AUTOROTATION, DUE TO INADEQUATE TRANSITION/UPGRADE TRAINING AND LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH HELICOPTERS.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
