No fatalities
22 Nov 2021: ELVIN JACK R JR ROTORWAY EXEC 162F — Jack R Elvin JR — Scio, OR
On 22 Nov 2021, an ELVIN JACK R JR ROTORWAY EXEC 162F operated by Jack R Elvin JR was involved in an aviation accident near Scio, OR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper maintenance on the tail rotor assembly, which resulted in the loss of control and roll over. This summary draws on records from NTSB.
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper maintenance on the tail rotor assembly, which resulted in the loss of control and roll over.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Owner/builder