How many accidents has the Rotorway EXEC had?

The NTSB has recorded 49 events involving the Rotorway EXEC: 7 fatal, 5 serious, 8 minor injuries, and 29 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Rotorway EXEC a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Rotorway EXEC has 49 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Rotorway EXEC Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 49 events recorded from 1984 to 2025.

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Incidents

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Fatal (8 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Aug 07, 2021	Argyle, NY	N162KJ	Fatal (2)	destroyed	The pilot’s abrupt control inputs, which resulted in a lowG condition, main rotor mast bumping, and the subsequent severing of the tail boom by a mai… The pilot’s abrupt control inputs, which resulted in a lowG condition, main rotor mast bumping, and the subsequent severing of the tail boom by a main rotor blade.
Aug 24, 2019	Herisau, SZ	HB-YKJ	Fatal (1)	substantial	Investigation pending
Nov 05, 2018	Saint Pierre, France, FR	F-PSPM	Fatal (1)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Apr 05, 2018	Crestet, FR	F-PFBJ	Fatal (1)	destroyed	Investigation pending
May 13, 2000	ITHACA, MI	N962WM	Fatal (1)	destroyed	the door separation for undetermined reasons and the foreign object damage due to the door impact to the tailboom and tail rotor drive system.
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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