Aviation accident CEN23FA333

2 fatal · ROTORWAY 162F · 2023-07-29 · Oshkosh, WI, USA

Event

NTSB number: CEN23FA333
Event ID: 20230729192738
Type: Accident
Date: 2023-07-29
Location: Oshkosh, WI, USA
Coordinates: 43.963719, -88.559711

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 2
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 4

Aircraft

Make: ROTORWAY
Model: 162F
Registration: N193AZ
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The failure of the gyroplane pilot to see and avoid the helicopter while maneuvering in the traffic pattern. Contributing to the accident was the gyroplane pilot’s performance of a prohibited maneuver in the traffic pattern.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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