# NTSB Accident MIA01LA134
> **David G. Holmes Bensen Gyrocopter** · 2001-04-22 · Troy, AL, USA · NONE
## 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.

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