20-Dec-12 N828X Rotorway Exec Crossville, US-Tennessee
20-Dec-12
Pilot Douglas Barnett told investigators he was practicing take off and landings when the helicopter became uncontrollable. He said the governor on the engine became stuck while hovering at 12 feet, and he lost control – helicopter rolled over on landing
RotorWay Announces Two New Dealers
Source: RotorWay, 10-Dec-12
RotorWay International is pleased to announce the addition of two new dealers in Colombia, and Australia. RotorWay of Colombia is back! Diego Torres is owner of RotorWay Colombia. Diego has been selling, building and flying RotorWay helicopters for over a decade, and we are happy to have him back. David Donaldson is taking over the [...]
22-Jun-12 C-FVPP Rotorway 162F Red Deer, Canada
22-Jun-12
The helicopter began to rotate and the pilot entered auto rotation, however, while avoiding high tension power lines, landed with sideways motion resulting in a roll over. There were no injuries to the pilot or passenger. The helicopter was substantially damaged. The middle/centre Kevlar tail rotor drive belt was found to have split in two. [...]
30-May-12 Rotorway Exec Smoketown, US-Pennsylvania
30-May-12
Heavily damaged. Sole occupant was injured
06-Aug-11 Rotorway Exec 162F Chino Hills, US-California
06-Aug-11
At touchdown, the helicopter had some forward speed, the landing skids dug into the terrain, and the helicopter pitched nose down. The main rotor struck the ground and also severed the tail boom, and the helicopter rolled onto its left side.
23-Apr-11 N614S Rotorway Exec Lawrence Township, US-Ohio
23-Apr-11
Pilot Jay Dubert, 46, sustained very minor injuries when attempting an emergency landing at 3:47 p.m. The helicopter tipped, causing damage to the rear of the aircraft and the rotors, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol
19-Mar-11 N192AB Rotorway Exec 162F Lincoln, US-Alabama
19-Mar-11
Engine failure in flight, heavy landing, ended up on its side
Factory-operated Rotorway A600 Talon crashes
Source: HeliHub.com, 17-Mar-11
One of two Experimental A600N Talon helicopters registered to manufacturer Rotorway International has had an accident. The FAA preliminary report indicates that the pilot noticed a jolt while in cruise flight, but the ensuing autorotation ended up with the helicopter on its side. N602RW is registered with an Experimental airworthiness certificate, with the category listed [...]
15-Mar-11 N602RW Rotorway A600 Talon Chandler, US-Arizona
15-Mar-11
Development aircraft – report of jolt while in cruise flight – entered autorotation but heavy landing and helicopter ended up on its side.
Family of victim killed in Rotorway sue distributor
03-Nov-10
Lawyers said Mr Mull’s family was suing Rotorway International Australia, its director Kevin Lunn and two American-based companies, Rotorway Global and Cobb International
24-Oct-10 TF-EXI Rotorway 162F Mount Esja, Iceland
24-Oct-10
Crashed during landing attempt on mountain
RotorWay announces new dealers in Russia, Colombia, and Australia
Source: RotorWay International, 12-Oct-10
RotorWay International is pleased to announce the addition of three new dealers in Russia, Colombia, and Australia. Our newest dealer is Jet Flyer, LLC. located in Moscow, Russia. Jet Flyer will be responsible for sales and support in Russia, Belarus and Kazachstan. They have extensive experience in manufacturing and maintenance of light sport aircraft. Their [...]
25-Sep-10 N520RW Rotorway Exec 90 Pattison, US-Texas (1F)
25-Sep-10
Eyewitness reported seeing smoke coming from helicopter as it was flying.
NTSB concludes probe into fatal Rotorway crash
Source: Times Argus, 16-Aug-10
HeliHub.com accident page for this accident is at http://www.helihub.com/2009/06/07/7-jun-09-n162ry-rotorway-exec-162-berlin-us-vermont/
Rotorway South Africa granted manufacturing approval
Source: Rotorway, 30-Jul-10
Rotorway South Africa has been granted a Manufacturing Organization Approval Certificate by the South African Civil Aviation Authority. This certificate allows for helicopters built in the South African factory to be used for commercial operations. RotorWay South Africa is in the process of several helicopters sales to flight schools. K5, a a prominent South African [...]
Profile: Rotorway – The Kit Company That Could
Source: http://www.verticalmag.com/control/news/templates/?a=12620&z=11, 29-Dec-09
After several decades as the leading helicopter kit manufacturer in the world, RotorWay has decided it’s time to take on the production light turbine market, too After several decades as the leading helicopter kit manufacturer in the world, RotorWay has decided it’s time to take on the production light turbine market, too
RotorWay South Africa is Awarded MOA Approval
Source: Rotorway, 28-Sep-09
Rotorway South Africa has been granted a Manufacturing Organization Approval Certificate by the South African Civil Aviation Authority
30-Aug-09 SP-YSA Rotorway 162F Swidnik, Poland
30-Aug-09
30-Aug-09 SP-YSA Rotorway 162F Swidnik, Poland
31-Jul-09 N Rotorway Exec 162F Cobb County Airport, US-Georgia
31-Jul-09
31-Jul-09 N Rotorway Exec 162F Cobb County Airport, US-Georgia
Rolls-Royce secures RotorWay International for RR300 engine
Source: Rolls-Royce, 30-Jul-09
Rolls-Royce has been selected to power the RotorWay Eagle 300T turbine twin-seat helicopter with RR300B1 engines. As part of this agreement, RR300 engines will be delivered to RotorWay International through 2017.
28-Jul-09 N Rotorway Exec 162F Arlington, US-Iowa
28-Jul-09
28-Jul-09 N Rotorway Exec 162F Arlington, US-Iowa
15-Jul-09 N3213K Rotorway Exec 162F Sequim Valley Airport, US-Washington
15-Jul-09
15-Jul-09 N3213K Rotorway Exec 162F Sequim Valley Airport, US-Washington
14-Jun-09 G-JONG Rotorway Exec 162F Micheldever, Hants, UK
14-Jun-09
14-Jun-09 G- Rotorway Exec 162F Micheldever, Hants, UK
07-Jun-09 N162RY Rotorway Exec 162 Berlin, US-Vermont (1F)
07-Jun-09
7-Jun-09 N162RY Rotorway Exec 162 Berlin, US-Vermont
22-Apr-09 D-HWBW Rotorway Exec 162 Dinkelsbühl/Sinbronn, Germany
22-Apr-09
22-Apr-09 D-HWBW Rotorway Exec 162 , Germany
20-Apr-09 G-ESUS Rotorway Exec 162F Takeley, UK
20-Apr-09
20-Apr-09 G-ESUS Rotorway Exec 162F Takeley, UK
16-Apr-09 N Rotorway 162F Chandler, US-Arizona
16-Apr-09
16-Apr-09 N Rotorway 162F Chandler, US-Arizona
Acquisition of Helicopter Parts Manufacturer PMC Moves RotorWay Towards Certification
Source: AOPA, 26-Feb-09
