Mareik-Bensen B-8M accident near Santa Maria, CA
On June 19, 1983, a Mareik-Bensen B-8M (gyroplane) was involved in an accident near Santa Maria, CA. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- June 19, 1983
- Place
- Santa Maria, CA
- Aircraft
- Mareik-Bensen B-8M · Gyroplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 34.819°N, 120.409°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001214X43431
Conditions
- Local time
- 1:30 AM
- Light
- Daylight
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Wind
- 300° at 7 kt
- Visibility
- 12 mi
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
