Pilot Debrief

BLEVENS GARY VORTEX near Berclair, TX — 2008-04-19

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Date
2008-04-19
Location
Berclair, TX, USA
Airport
7T3
Aircraft
BLEVENS GARY VORTEX
Registration
N94470
Category
Gyroplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1

Probable cause

Loss of control for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

The amateur built gyrocopter was substantially damaged upon collision with terrain following a loss of control while maneuvering. There were no eyewitnesses to the accident. The gyrocopter impacted a flat open field and had come to rest on its right side. There was no evidence of a post crash fire. Control continuity was established to all flight and engine controls. All major components were accounted for at the accident site. Damage to the propeller was consistent with the engine producing power at the time of impact. The reason for the loss of control could not be determined.

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