ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 67861
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| Date: | Tuesday 11 August 2009 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  American Autogyro Sparrowhawk |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2612L |
| MSN: | SH2003-003K |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Unknown |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Great Falls International Airport (KGTF), Montana -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Taxi |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The pilot was testing the gyroplane on the ground when he lost control over the aircraft and it collided with a small aircraft. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. According to witnesses, the engine seemed to run at full throttle when the crash happened.
Sources:
http://web.archive.org/web/20100811035213/http://www.kulr8.com:80/news/state/53003932.html
http://www.montanasnewsstation.com/global/story.asp?s=10888521
FAA
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Aug-2009 07:07 | slowkid | Added |
| 12-Aug-2009 07:09 | slowkid | Updated |
| 12-Aug-2009 11:01 | RobertMB | Updated |
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