DENNIS SMITH ECLIPSE 10
Yuma, AZ — January 17, 2024
Event Information
| Date | January 17, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Yuma, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.65256, -114.61050 |
| Airport | Yuma International Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA077 |
| Event ID | 20240117193677 |
Aircraft
| Make | DENNIS SMITH |
| Model | ECLIPSE 10 |
| Registration # | N70WP |
| Owner | SMITH DENNIS P |
| Category | GYRO |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to takeoff with low rotor RPM and his subsequent loss of control.
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.