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N62GS accident description

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Crash location 39.067778°N, 84.200833°W
Nearest city Batavia, OH
39.058119°N, 84.192713°W
0.8 miles away
Tail number N62GS
Accident date 06 Apr 2008
Aircraft type Schultz Mini 500
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that he was air taxiing his homebuilt helicopter when the centrifugal clutch failed and the helicopter abruptly descended into the ground. The helicopter struck its right skid and then rolled onto its side.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the helicopter's centrifugal clutch during hover which led to the pilot's inability to maintain control of the craft and its subsequent impact with the ground.

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