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July 4, 1993 · Wernega Benson KB-2 Benson KB · N6606B
Mount Holly, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 4, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Mount Holly, NJ
Aircraft
Wernega Benson KB-2 Benson KB
Tail Number
N6606B
Operator
John Wernega
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
BFO93LA106
PILOT WITNESSES OBSERVED THE GYROPLANE TAKE OFF, FLY A CIRCUIT AROUND THE AIRPORT, AND THEN PERFORM A LOW PASS OVER THE RUNWAY. IT WAS THEN OBSERVED TO CLIMB UP TO ABOUT 200 FT, THEN ABRUPTLY LEVEL OFF. THE ROTOR BLADE STRUCK THE RUDDER, AND THE GYROPLANE DESCENDED AND IMPACTED THE TERRAIN.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE GYROPLANE'S FLIGHT CONTROLS.
Full Narrative
PILOT WITNESSES OBSERVED THE GYROPLANE TAKE OFF, FLY A CIRCUIT AROUND THE AIRPORT, AND THEN PERFORM A LOW PASS OVER THE RUNWAY. IT WAS THEN OBSERVED TO CLIMB UP TO ABOUT 200 FT, THEN ABRUPTLY LEVEL OFF. THE ROTOR BLADE STRUCK THE RUDDER, AND THE GYROPLANE DESCENDED AND IMPACTED THE TERRAIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:34 EDT
Nearest AirportSouth Jersey Regional (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length3911 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWernega Benson KB-2 Benson KB
Tail NumberN6606B
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageDestroyed
OperatorJohn Wernega
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsUnknown · Reciprocating
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:45
Weather SourceWFAC