Schramm Helicycle accident near Montour, ID
On April 27, 2004, a Schramm Helicycle (helicopter) was involved in an accident near Montour, ID. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- April 27, 2004
- Place
- Montour, ID
- Aircraft
- Schramm Helicycle · Helicopter
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 43.932°N, 116.356°W
- NTSB ID
- 20040505X00557
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On April 27, 2004, approximately 1500 mountain daylight time, a Schramm Helicycle experimental/homebuilt helicopter, N3275Q, was destroyed after impacting terrain while maneuvering near Montour, Idaho. The aircraft was registered to and operated by a private individual. The private pilot, sole occupant of the aircraft, sustained fatal injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, and a flight plan was not filed. The flight departed Montour at 1406. In a telephone interview with the NTSB investigator-in-charge (IIC), personnel who worked with the pilot reported that during the morning of the accident the pilot was doing a photo shoot prior to landing at Montour for fuel. An employee reported that 5 gallons of JP4 fuel was added to the center tank, which is elevated between the left and right tanks and fills the lower outboard tanks by gravity. The employee further reported that the fuel was supplied with the company's own equipment. The employee stated that after the fueling was completed the aircraft's departure was witnessed by ground personnel who were also in communication with the pilot. The helicopter was observed until it went out of sight around a hill, which was the last time it was heard from. No witnesses reported seeing the accident and the pilot was not in radio contact with any air traffic control facilities, or automated flight service stations. At approximately 1900 on April 27th, an alert notification (ALNOT) was issued for the aircraft. According to law enforcement personnel, at 0819 on the mo
Probable cause
In flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
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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.
