1 fatal · Quitzau, Carl Vortex · 2002-01-26 · Immokalee, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA02LA054
Event ID
20020201X00157
Type
Accident
Date
2002-01-26
Location
Immokalee, FL, USA
Coordinates
26.433055, -81.401107
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Quitzau, Carl
Model
Vortex
Registration
None
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the gyroplane resulting in the in-flight loss of control and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.