ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 213905
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| Date: | Tuesday 31 July 2018 |
| Time: | 11:15 LT |
| Type: | Autogyro |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Narbonne-Vinassan airfield, Aude -
 France
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | |
| Narbonne-Vinassan airfield | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The gyrocopter was destabilized by a gust of wind then overturned while it was landing. The blades would have hit the ground thus reversing the aircraft.
The pilot (50) was slightly injured but was transported to the hospital.
Sources:
https://www.ladepeche.fr/article-amp/2018/07/31/2844430-narbonne-sigean-deux-accidents-aeriens-moins-15-minutes.html
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 31-Jul-2018 22:31 | Iceman 29 | Added |
| 31-Jul-2018 22:34 | Iceman 29 | Updated [Time, Location, Destination airport] |
| 31-Jul-2018 22:37 | Iceman 29 | Updated [Time, Operator, Total fatalities, Total occupants, Other fatalities, Source, Narrative] |
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