How many accidents has the Rotorway Exec 90 had?

The NTSB has recorded 5 events involving the Rotorway Exec 90: 2 fatal, 1 serious, 0 minor injuries, and 2 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Rotorway Exec 90 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Rotorway Exec 90 has 5 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Rotorway Exec 90 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 5 events recorded from 1991 to 2000.

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Fatal (2 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jul 23, 2000	CIRCLEVILLE, OH	N651GE	Serious (1)	substantial	Pilot's improper decision to depart a confined area with two people onboard, which resulted in a loss of rotor RPM and collision with a utility pole a… Pilot's improper decision to depart a confined area with two people onboard, which resulted in a loss of rotor RPM and collision with a utility pole and wires.
Jan 04, 2000	CHANDLER, AZ	N89678	Incident	substantial	the fatigue fracture and separation of the secondary drive shaft, which resulted from the manufacturer's inadequate quality control process.
Dec 17, 1999	GEORGETOWN, IN	N990JR	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty tailwind condition and the low altitude… the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty tailwind condition and the low altitude at which the helicopter was hovering.
Jul 16, 1996	ANCHORAGE, AK	N9297H	Fatal (1)	destroyed	the pilot's excessive control inputs and the lack of familiarity with the helicopter. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's failure to… the pilot's excessive control inputs and the lack of familiarity with the helicopter. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the prescribed operating limitations.
Sep 08, 1991	PHOENIX, AZ	N7456T	Fatal (1)	substantial	UNDETERMINED.

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.

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