ELKO, NV, USA
N5045J
MARLOW HILYARD EXECUTIVE
THE PILOT MADE A LANDING ON SLOPING TERRAIN. THE GYROCOPTER ROLLED TO THE LEFT WITH THE MAIN ROTOR STRIKING SAGE BRUSH. THE ENGINE WAS TWISTED FROM ITS MOUNTS RUPTURING A FUEL LINE. A FIRE RESULTED CONSUMING THE GYROCOPTER. THE PILOT DID NOT HOLD A PILOT OR MEDICAL CERTIFICATE BUT REPORTED 155 HOURS EXPERIENCE IN THE AIRCRAFT.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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