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Aviation accident SEA02LA142

MINR · Kaminski RAF 2000 · 2002-08-03 · Newberg, OR, USA

Event

NTSB number
SEA02LA142
Event ID
20020808X01356
Type
Accident
Date
2002-08-03
Location
Newberg, OR, USA
Coordinates
45.323612, -123.053886

Injuries

Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
Kaminski
Model
RAF 2000
Registration
N73GK
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation (excessive altitude) for crosswind conditions resulting in the gyroplane's rotors contacting the ground. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind conditions.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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