The single-engine homebuilt helicopter sustained substantial damage when it impacted trees and terrain at approximately 1500 Central time following a loss of control during cruise flight. The Airline Transport pilot sustained serious injuries; the unrated passenger sustained minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed. According to the passenger, during cruise flight at approximately 1500 feet agl, the pilot and passenger heard a “pop” from the rear of the helicopter. Immediately, the helicopter pitched nose-down and descended, impacting trees and terrain.
January 3, 2007, Baldwin City, Kan., Exec 162F-1995 Helicopter
The single-engine homebuilt helicopter sustained substantial damage when it impacted trees and terrain at approximately 1500 Central time following a loss of control during cruise flight. The Airline Transport pilot sustained serious injuries; the unrated passenger sustained minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed. According to the passenger, during cruise flight at approximately 1500 feet agl, the pilot and passenger heard a "pop" from the rear of the helicopter.
Key Takeaways:
- A homebuilt helicopter sustained substantial damage and crashed after a loss of control during cruise flight.
- The incident occurred after the occupants heard a "pop" from the rear, immediately followed by a nose-down pitch and descent from approximately 1500 feet agl.
- The Airline Transport pilot suffered serious injuries, while the unrated passenger sustained minor injuries.
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