Primary finding
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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NTSB investigation record
BFO92FLQ01
CompletedJames d. Riehm Rotorway exec· N191JD
- Date
- March 23, 1992
- Location
- Bowling Green, KY
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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