Summary
On September 20, 2025, a Edwin Miller CALIDUS (N4779M) was involved in an incident near Hopkinsville, KY. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA359. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4779M.
Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 20, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA359
Location
Hopkinsville, KY
Event ID
20250921201059
Coordinates
36.858024, -87.449983
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyroplane, which resulted in dynamic rollover and impact with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2018
Model / ICAO
CALIDUS
Aircraft Type
Gyroplane
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
CALIDUS
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
FRANCE ANTHONY R
Address
9030 JULIEN RD
City
HOPKINSVILLE
State / Zip Code
KY 42240-9139
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# ERA25LA359