ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 299300
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| Date: | Sunday 20 February 2000 |
| Time: | 15:00 LT |
| Type: |  Bensen B8M |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2436 |
| MSN: | BA42670 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 710 hours |
| Engine model: | Volkswagen 1785CC |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | WAYZATA, Minnesota -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | MEDICINE LAKE , MN |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The gyrocopter nosed over after impacting the terrain following a loss of control while maneuvering. The pilot reported he was practicing low level maneuvers at an altitude of about 200 feet above the frozen lake. He reported he made a left turn to the east and in doing so, he encountered a tailwind. He reported the gyrocopter began settling rapidly and he attempted to lower the nose to gain airspeed. He reported the main gear contacted the 8 inches of snow which covered the frozen lake and the gyrocopter nosed over.
Probable Cause: the pilot's poor inflight planning in that he turned into a tailwind which resulted in diminished airspeed. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, low altitude maneuvering, the snow covered terrain, and the pilot's inability to successfully perform remedial action.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI00LA075
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Oct-2022 04:58 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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