Final None Dec 16, 2025

N529MW accident at Denver, CO

Mark O Treidel American Ranger AR-1 — Miscellaneous/other at CFO (Denver, CO)

DateDec 16, 2025
Tail numberN529MW
AircraftMark O Treidel American Ranger AR-1
LocationCFO — Denver, CO
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN26LA067

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to attain rotor RPM and maintain proper rotor disc angle during takeoff which resulted in a rotor strike with the rudder.

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