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Aviation accident WPR16LA114

SERS · MICHAEL BURTON Calidus · 2016-05-20 · Fruitland, UT, USA

Event

NTSB number
WPR16LA114
Event ID
20160520X02127
Type
Accident
Date
2016-05-20
Location
Fruitland, UT, USA
Coordinates
40.124168, -111.001663

Injuries

Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
MICHAEL BURTON
Model
Calidus
Registration
N50NE
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper judgment in conducting a flight in a gyroplane over mountainous terrain near its demonstrated maximum operating altitude and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance with terrain during cruise flight in turbulent weather conditions.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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