ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 313036
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| Date: | Friday 12 May 2023 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Magni Gyro M-16C Tandem Trainer |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | G1850 |
| MSN: | 16170983 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Lake Macquarie Airport, NSW (YLMQ) -
 Australia
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Lake Macquarie Airport, NSW (YLMQ) |
| Lake Macquarie Airport, NSW (YLMQ) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The gyroplane was taking off at Lake Macquarie Airport with an instructor pilot and student pilot on board. As the aircraft became airborne, the instructor pilot noticed an Extra EA 300L aircraft heading towards them and took evasive action to avoid a collision. The aircraft subsequently impacted the ground and was substantially damaged.
Sources:
https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2023/report/ao-2023-024
https://www.rotorspot.nl/historic/vh-2.php
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 22-May-2023 08:08 | Pineapple | Added |
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