Incident report
SHIRLEY CARL SPORTCOPTER VORTEX crash near Viroqua, Wisconsin, United States
fatal2019-08-191 fatality
Summary
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.
Incident details
Date
2019-08-19
Location
Viroqua, Wisconsin, United States
Aircraft
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
1
Injuries
0
Probable cause
Weather
VMC
Source
NTSB CAROL ↗43.5828, -90.9144
Quick stats
Severityfatal
Fatalities1
Injuries0
SourceNTSB CAROL
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