Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's over rotation of the gyrocopter during the takeoff sequence which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the poor maintenance practices performed on the machine.
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NTSB investigation record
LAX91LA359
CompletedBenson/ambrocini/wentzel B-8Mj· N8241
- Date
- August 15, 1991
- Location
- Turlock, CA
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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