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July 22, 1985 · Frank H Marchetti Avenger GYRO Plane Avenger GY · N2260N
Shelbyville, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 22, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Location
Shelbyville, IL
Aircraft
Frank H Marchetti Avenger GYRO Plane Avenger GY
Tail Number
N2260N
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA312
THE GYROPLANE WAS RUNNING UP ON THE END OF THE RWY WHEN THE VARIEZE LANDED ON TOP OF HIM, STRIKING THR ROTOR SYSTEM. THE VARIEZE FLEW A NON=STD FLT PATTERN & DID NOT MAKE A RADIO CALL IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN.
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THE GYROPLANE WAS RUNNING UP ON THE END OF THE RWY WHEN THE VARIEZE LANDED ON TOP OF HIM, STRIKING THR ROTOR SYSTEM. THE VARIEZE FLEW A NON=STD FLT PATTERN & DID NOT MAKE A RADIO CALL IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 CDT
Nearest AirportShelby Co. (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length3900 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFrank H Marchetti Avenger GYRO Plane Avenger GY
Tail NumberN2260N
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150 | Continental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured2
Total4
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Crew 2Age 69 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:40
Weather SourceWFAC