N901KC is a 2024 Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P-MENTOR. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Rotax 912ISC rated at 100 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in New Century, KS. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in May 2024. It has been registered to its current owner since Jun 2024. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
2024
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The pilot of the helicopter reported that, while flying downwind during rice field pollination operations, he "lost control" of the helicopter. The helicopter impacted the ground and rolled onto its right side.
The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail boom.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation station located about 12 miles west of the accident site reported that, about 37 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 360° at 19 knots, gusting 26 knots. The same weather observation station reported that, about 23 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 360° at 18 knots, gusting 26 knots.
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