1 fatal · SHIRLEY CARL SPORTCOPTER VORTEX · 2019-08-19 · Viroqua, WI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN19FA276
Event ID
20190819X10929
Type
Accident
Date
2019-08-19
Location
Viroqua, WI, USA
Coordinates
43.582778, -90.914443
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
SHIRLEY CARL
Model
SPORTCOPTER VORTEX
Registration
N634SC
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The noncertificated pilot's loss of control of the gyrocopter after a total loss of engine power due to seizure of the crankshaft bearings. Contributing to the accident were the insufficient maintenance of the engine and the pilot's lack of gyrocopter flight experience.