ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 368793
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| Date: | Saturday 13 May 1989 |
| Time: | 18:15 LT |
| Type: | Bensen B-8KSB |
| Owner/operator: | Mcgrew, Joseph |
| Registration: | N37511 |
| MSN: | SB001 |
| Engine model: | MCCULLOCH 4318E |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Eldon, MO -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Eldon, MO |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE GYROCOPTER DURING THE ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF. THE ROTOR SYSTEM, RUDDER ASSEMBLY, AND PROPELLER MADE CONTACT WITH THE TERRAIN. THE PILOT HELD NO AIRMEN OF MEDICAL CERTIFICATES. FAA RECORDS IN OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, REFLECT THAT THE GYROCOPTER WAS SOLD IN 1980 WITH NO SUBSEQUENT REGISTRATION.
Probable Cause: PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN DURING TAKE OFF.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MKC89FA109
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Mar-2024 07:28 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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