Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, November 4, 1987
NTSB Number
NYC88DNE01
Location
MERIDEN, CT
Event ID
20001213X32605
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE HOMEBUILT GYROCOPTER WHILE PREFORMING LOW LEVEL 'FAST TAXI' MANEUVERS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N501JL
Make
LAMB
Serial Number
1501
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
COMMANDER ELITE FK9
No. of Engines
0
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
LAMB JEROME L
Address
36 VINETA DR
Status
Deregistered
City
VERNON
State / Zip Code
CT 06066
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# NYC88DNE01