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Accident · No damage

FAA accident report · Amtr BARNETT J4B · Titusville, PA · July 28, 2001

Date: July 28, 2001 · 12:08 local
Place: Titusville, PA
Airport: Titusville Airport
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: No damage
Aircraft: N3919C
NTSB investigation: NTSBNYC01LA190
Reported as: Amtr BARNETTJ4B
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 1
Pilot’s certificate: Student

N3919CRegistration cancelled Oct 22, 2003 · Holsclaw Francis E BARNETT J4BS/N 96 · Built 1983 Airframe modelHolsclaw Francis E BARNETT J4B Engine modelContinental 0-200 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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(-23) Witness stated that aircraft turned right after takeoff from runway 18. Aircraft appeared to continue to turn right, descend and hit the ground. Pilot sustained fatal injuries and aircraft was destroyed.

As the FAA filed it

(-23) WITNESS STATED THAT AIRCRAFT TURNED RIGHT AFTER TAKEOFF FROM RUNWAY 18. AIRCRAFT APPEARED TO CONTINUE TO TURN RIGHT, DESCEND AND HIT THE GROUND. PILOT SUSTAINED FATAL INJURIES AND AIRCRAFT WAS DESTROYED.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB NYC01LA190Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTitusville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control while maneuvering. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in type of gyroplane.Jul 28, 2001 · Destroyed