GREMMINGER GREG MAGNI M 16
Cape Girardeau, MO — July 17, 2014
Event Information
| Date | July 17, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA382 |
| Event ID | 20140722X10733 |
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.30583, -89.51806 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | GREMMINGER GREG |
| Model | MAGNI M 16 |
| Category | GYRO |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering which led to a collision with power lines.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was performing a local flight in a gyroplane. He stated that he flew the gyroplane for an unknown period of time and then regained consciousness in a field after the accident. He reported that there was a transection of a nearby power line and that the gyroplane suffered damage to the propeller, main rotor, landing gear, and fuselage. He reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the gyroplane.
A witness reported seeing the gyroplane flying about 20 to 30 feet above ground level. He stated the pilot was waving at him. He noticed that the gyroplane was heading for a set of power lines nearby and he began waving to the pilot as a warning. The witness reported that the gyroplane struck the top wire of the power transmission wires, and then lost control and impacted the ground.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.