ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 316797
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| Date: | Tuesday 11 July 2023 |
| Time: | 18:00 |
| Type: |  Magni M24 Orion |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N123PS |
| MSN: | 24181214 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2018 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | near Washington County Airport (8WC), Mineral Point, MO -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Washington County Airport, MO (8WC) |
| Washington County Airport, MO (8WC) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
On July 11, 2023, about 1800 central daylight time, a Magni M24 gyroplane, N123PS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Mineral Point, Missouri. The pilot and passenger received minor injuries. The gyroplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight.
According to information provided by the pilot, while in the downwind traffic pattern at the Washington County Airport (8WC), Mineral Point, Missouri, he heard a noise from the rear of the gyroplane. The engine experienced a complete loss of engine power, and he performed a forced landing to a field. During the landing, the gyroplane touched down hard, bounced, and rolled on its right side.
The gyroplane was retained for further examination.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/gyroplane-crashes-washington-county/63-3ac1d963-d939-4105-b7f4-d2563a4b5447
NTSB
https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=123PS
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N123PS/history/20230711/2143Z/8W
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Jul-2023 04:16 | Geno | Added |
| 12-Jul-2023 04:17 | Geno | Updated |
| 12-Jul-2023 04:49 | RobertMB | Updated |
| 13-Jul-2023 21:38 | Captain Adam | Updated |
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