# NTSB Accident CEN19FA276
> **SHIRLEY CARL SPORTCOPTER VORTEX** · 2019-08-19 · Viroqua, WI, USA · FATL
## 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.

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