ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 45612
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| Date: | Saturday 16 March 2002 |
| Time: | 12:45 |
| Type: | Gyro-Kopp-Ter |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N6158F |
| MSN: | GK393S81002 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 58 hours |
| Engine model: | Subaru 59050 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Citra, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Citra, FL (FD14) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The experimental gyrocopter collided with terrain on departure from a private airstrip in Citra, Florida. According to witnesses, they went into their house and said they heard a "strange noise" followed by an apparent reduction in power. The gyrocopter was found in wooded area on the side of the strip. Examination of the aircraft revealed continuity of all flight controls. The pusher propeller was broken and the rotor blades were bent. The rudder was found still hanging by its cables. Examination of the gyrocopter
failed to disclose a mechanical malfunction or component failure.
Probable Cause: The pilots failure to maintain flight control, followed by a subsequent collision with the terrain.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB: https://www.ntsb.gov/_layouts/ntsb.aviation/brief.aspx?ev_id=20020322X00383&key=1
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Oct-2008 00:45 | ASN archive | Added |
| 21-Dec-2016 19:24 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 09-Dec-2017 15:51 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Operator, Departure airport, Source, Narrative, Plane category] |
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