ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 46219
Last updated: 19 June 2013
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| Date: | 17-JUN-2003 |
| Time: | 17:00 |
| Type: |  Rans S-6ES Coyote II |
| Operator: | |
| Registration: | ZK-CMC |
| C/n / msn: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Airplane damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Loburn -
 New Zealand
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| Phase: | |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
The microlight aircraft was seen to enter a spin at low level from which it did not recover. Investigation revealed that the pilot may have decided to carry out an engine-off forced landing practice. He was taking prescription medication to treat depression. This medication and the depression, which were not declared, can cause cognitive and motor impairment.
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| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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| 04-Nov-2008 10:35 | ASN archive | Added |
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