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May 13, 1989 · Bensen B-8KSB · N37511
Eldon, MO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 13, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Eldon, MO
Aircraft
Bensen B-8KSB
Tail Number
N37511
Operator
Mcgrew Joseph
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC89FA109
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.
NTSB Probable Cause
PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN DURING TAKE OFF.
Full Narrative
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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBensen B-8KSB
Tail NumberN37511
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMcgrew Joseph
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsMcculloch · 4318E · Reciprocating · 72
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 5 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:45
Weather SourceWFAC