John Patrick Coleman BENSEN B-8M accident near Eureka, CA

On November 12, 1985, a John Patrick Coleman BENSEN B-8M (gyroplane) was involved in an accident near Eureka, CA. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.

Date
November 12, 1985
Place
Eureka, CA
Aircraft
John Patrick Coleman BENSEN B-8M · Gyroplane
Injuries
1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
Damage
Substantial
Position
40.800°N, 124.149°W
NTSB ID
20001214X38257

Conditions

Local time
9:45 PM
Light
Daylight
Weather
Visual (VMC)
Visibility
10 mi

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