Benson B-8M accident near Fountain Hills, AZ
On March 28, 1987, a Benson B-8M (gyroplane) was involved in an accident near Fountain Hills, AZ. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- March 28, 1987
- Place
- Fountain Hills, AZ
- Aircraft
- Benson B-8M · Gyroplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 33.601°N, 111.739°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001213X30456
Conditions
- Local time
- 7:40 PM
- Light
- Daylight
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Wind
- 270° at 10 kt, gusts 15
- Visibility
- 20 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.