Autogyroulykke - New Zealand - Curt Lewis

Autogyro Fatal Accident (New Zealand)

Date:	09-APR-2017
Time:	14:40
Type:	Autogyro
Owner/operator:
Registration:
C/n / msn:
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Airplane damage:	Unknown
Location:	Te Mapara, Waikato District, NI -    New Zealand
Phase:	Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:	Unknown
Departure airport:
Destination airport:

Narrative:
The aircraft impacted the terrain near the Piopio Golf Course in Te Mapara, Waikato District, North Island. The gyrocopter sustained unreported but apparent substantial damage and the sole pilot onboard received fatal injuries.