ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 221104
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| Date: | Friday 25 January 2019 |
| Time: | 19:30 |
| Type: |  Bensen B8M |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Dannevirke Aerodrome, Hawke's Bay -
 New Zealand
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Dannevirke Airport |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
During the take-off roll, the pilot noticed that the engine was not producing full power. They continued with the take-off as they thought that it may have been a fouled spark plug causing the reduced RPM which would eventually clear. The gyrocopter climbed to approximately 50 feet along the runway but the engine continued to lose power. The pilot attempted to turn back to the runway but underestimated the effect of the prevailing wind when he turned downwind. After a further turn to avoid a fence, the gyrocopter landed heavily and rolled on its side. During the ground impact, the fuel tank ruptured spraying fuel on the pilot's legs. The fuel then ignited, resulting in severe burns to the pilot. First responders were immediately on hand to assist the pilot who was then taken to hospital.
Sources:
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12196413
https://www.aviation.govt.nz/safety/safety-reporting/aircraft-accident-briefs/ShowDetails/19-445
Media:
Gyrocopter crash at Dannevirke airport https://t.co/fvEG7gk6Hi :Auto pickup by wikyou
— NewZealandNewsV (@NewZealandNewsV) 25 janvier 2019
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Jan-2019 09:15 | gerard57 | Added |
| 25-Jan-2019 21:32 | Iceman 29 | Updated [Embed code] |
| 10-Apr-2021 12:45 | harro | Updated [Aircraft type, Phase, Departure airport, Source, Embed code, Narrative] |
| 23-Jan-2022 02:50 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location] |
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