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N123XZ accident description

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Crash location 41.365000°N, 86.300278°W
Nearest city Plymouth, IN
41.343655°N, 86.309728°W
1.6 miles away
Tail number N123XZ
Accident date 26 Feb 2015
Aircraft type Gaddis Michael Exec 162 F
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that while in cruise flight the engine RPM of the helicopter suddenly increased to the point where the rev limiter activated. At this point the helicopter was about 700 ft above ground level and the pilot performed an autorotation to a baseball field. During the forced landing, the helicopter sustained substantial damage to its fuselage. Subsequent examination of the helicopter revealed that the main drive belt that transmitted engine power to the rotor system had failed.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the helicopter's main drive belt resulting in the pilot performing a forced landing, during which the helicopter's fuselage was substantially damage.

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