NONE · David G. Holmes Bensen Gyrocopter · 2001-04-22 · Troy, AL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA01LA134
Event ID
20010503X00866
Type
Accident
Date
2001-04-22
Location
Troy, AL, USA
Coordinates
31.759885, -85.999122
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
David G. Holmes
Model
Bensen Gyrocopter
Registration
N218DH
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during the approach resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the loss of engine power during final approach due to undetermined reasons.