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Aviation accident NYC99LA115

SERS · Hammond TWINSTAR GYROPLANE · 1999-05-20 · BLOOMSBURG, PA, USA

Event

NTSB number
NYC99LA115
Event ID
20001212X18868
Type
Accident
Date
1999-05-20
Location
BLOOMSBURG, PA, USA
Coordinates
40.999691, -76.44931

Injuries

Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
Hammond
Model
TWINSTAR GYROPLANE
Registration
N6364H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient takeoff rpm. Factors included crosswind gusts, and the FAA's lack of category and class rating requirements for pilots flying non-type-certificated experimental aircraft.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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