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March 20, 1988 · Marlow Hilyard Executive · N5045J
Elko, NV
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 20, 1988
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Elko, NV
Aircraft
Marlow Hilyard Executive
Tail Number
N5045J
Operator
Marlow L Hilyard
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA88LA064
THE PILOT MADE A LANDING ON SLOPING TERRAIN. THE GYROCOPTER ROLLED TO THE LEFT WITH THE MAIN ROTOR STRIKING SAGE BRUSH. THE ENGINE WAS TWISTED FROM ITS MOUNTS RUPTURING A FUEL LINE. A FIRE RESULTED CONSUMING THE GYROCOPTER. THE PILOT DID NOT HOLD A PILOT OR MEDICAL CERTIFICATE BUT REPORTED 155 HOURS EXPERIENCE IN THE AIRCRAFT.
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THE PILOT MADE A LANDING ON SLOPING TERRAIN. THE GYROCOPTER ROLLED TO THE LEFT WITH THE MAIN ROTOR STRIKING SAGE BRUSH. THE ENGINE WAS TWISTED FROM ITS MOUNTS RUPTURING A FUEL LINE. A FIRE RESULTED CONSUMING THE GYROCOPTER. THE PILOT DID NOT HOLD A PILOT OR MEDICAL CERTIFICATE BUT REPORTED 155 HOURS EXPERIENCE IN THE AIRCRAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 PST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMarlow Hilyard Executive
Tail NumberN5045J
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageDestroyed
OperatorMarlow L Hilyard
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotorway · 152 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 30 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO