1 fatal · WIGGINS AIR BOSS · 2012-09-10 · Lansing, IL, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN12FA619
Event ID
20120910X35729
Type
Accident
Date
2012-09-10
Location
Lansing, IL, USA
Coordinates
41.52222, -87.527778
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
WIGGINS
Model
AIR BOSS
Registration
N717EW
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to obtain adequate familiarization with gyroplane operations before attempting a flight test of the recently completed gyroplane, which resulted in his failure to maintain control during the accident flight.