NTSB CAROL · Event
Event CHI82DA303
Registry · N81HF
FAA Aircraft Registry record.
Make / Model
FAIRBROTHER HENRY P SA-300
Year of manufacture
2023
Engine
LYCOMING IO-540-K1E5 (300 hp)
Seats / Engines
2 seats · 1 engine
Last airworthiness date
20230509
ADS-B equipped
Yes — Mode-S AB07B8
Registrant of record
GRAY EUGENE F
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry (releasable master file).
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Factual narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING A SPRAYING OPERATION HE FELT A VIBRATION IN THE AIRCRAFT. HE ATTEMPTED A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH REDUCED POWER, AVOIDING FURTHER STRESS ON THE ROTOR SYSTEM. DURING THE LANDING THE SKIDS DUG INTO THE SOYBEANS AND THE MAIN ROTOR CUT INTO THE TAIL BOOM. Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database (Pre-2008 Archive) Retrieved: 2026-02-12
Verbatim from NTSB's published report. Source file
NTSB_1982_CHI82DA303.txt.
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