N14HSABBOTT GYROPLANE 1989-07-30 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
None

ABBOTT GYROPLANE S/N: 0001

Summary

On July 30, 1989, a Abbott GYROPLANE (N14HS) was involved in an incident near Newport, WA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AND THE DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA89LA146. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N14HS.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 30, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89LA146
Location
NEWPORT, WA
Event ID
20001213X28991
Coordinates
48.150527, -117.240478
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AND THE DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ABBOTT
Serial Number
0001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
GYROPLANE FK9
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
HENRY SPORT

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HUYNH VAN T
Address
23509 NW 1ST AVE
City
RIDGEFIELD
State / Zip Code
WA 98642-8830
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA89LA146