ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 194697
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| Date: | Sunday 9 April 2017 |
| Time: | 14:40 |
| Type: |  Montgomerie Bensen B8MR Autogyro |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | ZK-OOZ |
| MSN: | PFA G/01-1262 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Te Mapara, Waikato -
 New Zealand
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | CAA NZ |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The aircraft impacted the terrain near the Piopio Golf Course in Te Mapara, Waikato District, North Island. The gyroplane was destroyed and the sole pilot on board received fatal injuries.
The weather was fine with minimal cloud and a light wind.
The gyroplane was seen performing a series of manoeuvres at low-level before suddenly descending and striking the ground.
The CAA investigation considered that a handling error by the inexperienced pilot led to a rotor stall and loss of lift at an altitude insufficient for recovery.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fatal-microlight-crash-te-mapara-waikato-district
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/91377826/gyrocopter-accident-in-the-waikato
NZCAA Register
CAA registration update
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Apr-2017 05:39 | Geno | Added |
| 11-Apr-2017 10:10 | Anon. | Updated [Source] |
| 15-Jun-2017 18:09 | flyernzl | Updated [Aircraft type, Registration, Cn, Source] |
| 03-Mar-2020 21:48 | angels one five | Updated [Phase, Narrative] |
| 03-Mar-2020 22:07 | angels one five | Updated [Damage, Narrative] |
| 09-Oct-2021 02:57 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location] |
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