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June 7, 2015 · Kretsinger Bensen B8M Undesignat · N2436
Maple Plain, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 7, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Maple Plain, MN
Aircraft
Kretsinger Bensen B8M Undesignat (1970)
Tail Number
N2436
Operator
Eldridge U Kretsinger
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA109
The pilot reported that he was making a low pass by the runway and that the gyroplane began settling. He reported that he felt a downdraft from the nearby trees pull the gyroplane down. The pilot reported that he turned down wind to escape the downdraft, he lost lift, and the gyroplane impacted a field sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Airspeed-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was making a low pass by the runway and that the gyroplane began settling. He reported that he felt a downdraft from the nearby trees pull the gyroplane down. The pilot reported that he turned down wind to escape the downdraft, he lost lift, and the gyroplane impacted a field sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 CDT
Nearest AirportMAPLE (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftKretsinger Bensen B8M Undesignat
Tail NumberN2436
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEldridge U Kretsinger
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · 1675 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · Sprt · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 7 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.67 inHg
Observation Time21:34
Weather SourceWFAC