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September 26, 1986 · Mcculloch J-2 · N90563
Rush City, MN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Rush City, MN
Aircraft
Mcculloch J-2
Tail Number
N90563
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI86LA232
JUST AFTER LIFT OFF, WHILE TAKING OFF WITH A TAIL WIND, THE PLT DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL & DID NOT REALIZE THE GYROCOPTER WAS GOING INTO AN UNUSUAL ATTITUDE. HE SAID THAT WHEN HE DID NOTICE WHAT HAD HAPPENED, HE 'JUST GOT READY FOR THE CRASH.' HE DID NOT HOLD THE PROPER CERTIFICATE FOR THIS ACFT & HAD ONLY 7 HRS OF GYROPLANE EXPERIENCE.
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JUST AFTER LIFT OFF, WHILE TAKING OFF WITH A TAIL WIND, THE PLT DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL & DID NOT REALIZE THE GYROCOPTER WAS GOING INTO AN UNUSUAL ATTITUDE. HE SAID THAT WHEN HE DID NOTICE WHAT HAD HAPPENED, HE 'JUST GOT READY FOR THE CRASH.' HE DID NOT HOLD THE PROPER CERTIFICATE FOR THIS ACFT & HAD ONLY 7 HRS OF GYROPLANE EXPERIENCE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:43 CDT
Nearest AirportRush City Muni (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMcculloch J-2
Tail NumberN90563
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 10 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC