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October 13, 2025 · Rotorway AG162 · N162AD
Valley View, TX
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 13, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Valley View, TX
Aircraft
Rotorway AG162 (2012)
Tail Number
N162AD
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN26LA016
On October 13, 2025, at 1229 central daylight time, a Rotorway AG162 helicopter, N162AD, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Valley View, Texas. The pilot and passenger were uninjured. The helicopter was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations as a Part 91 personal flight. The pilot stated that he was en route to Hardy Field Airport, Valley View, Texas, when there was a decrease in main rotor speed. The pilot stated that he was unable to increase rotor speed and maintain altitude with control and engine inputs. He then performed a forced landing to a field, during which the tailboom separated from the airframe and resulted in substantial damage. The helicopter was retained for examination.
Full Narrative
On October 13, 2025, at 1229 central daylight time, a Rotorway AG162 helicopter, N162AD, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Valley View, Texas. The pilot and passenger were uninjured. The helicopter was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations as a Part 91 personal flight. The pilot stated that he was en route to Hardy Field Airport, Valley View, Texas, when there was a decrease in main rotor speed. The pilot stated that he was unable to increase rotor speed and maintain altitude with control and engine inputs. He then performed a forced landing to a field, during which the tailboom separated from the airframe and resulted in substantial damage. The helicopter was retained for examination.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:29 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRotorway AG162
Tail NumberN162AD
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 10 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time11:53
Weather SourceWFAC