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September 26, 1982 · Ken Brock KB-2 · N3153G
Coushatta, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Coushatta, LA
Aircraft
Ken Brock KB-2
Tail Number
N3153G
Operator
David J Mccullough
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW82FRJ18
THE PILOT WAS APPROACHING FOR A LANDING IN HIS HOME BUILT GYROCOPTER AT ABOUT 100 FT AGL WHEN IT SUDDENLY NOSED DOWN AND CRASHED IN ABOUT A 60 DEG DESCENT. A WITNESS STATED THAT IT IMPACTED ON ITS SIDE, SLIGHTLY INVERTED. NO PREIMPACT MALFUNCTIONS WERE NOTED. THE PILOT'S STUDENT LICENSE HAD EXPIRED ON 10/31/81. THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT CERTIFICATED AND THE REGISTRATION WAS PENDING.
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THE PILOT WAS APPROACHING FOR A LANDING IN HIS HOME BUILT GYROCOPTER AT ABOUT 100 FT AGL WHEN IT SUDDENLY NOSED DOWN AND CRASHED IN ABOUT A 60 DEG DESCENT. A WITNESS STATED THAT IT IMPACTED ON ITS SIDE, SLIGHTLY INVERTED. NO PREIMPACT MALFUNCTIONS WERE NOTED. THE PILOT'S STUDENT LICENSE HAD EXPIRED ON 10/31/81. THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT CERTIFICATED AND THE REGISTRATION WAS PENDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest AirportRed River Parish (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftKen Brock KB-2
Tail NumberN3153G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid J Mccullough
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsHapi · 2410BB · Reciprocating
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 30000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point17 C / 0 C
Altimeter0