Steve_UK
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The latest FAA ASIAS summary states "AIRCRAFT LOST POWER ON TAKEOFF AND STRUCK TREES, MONTGOMERY, TX." injuries minor damage substantial.
Note the report quotes the registration as N4198AG which I believe is in error for N498AG.
The pilot of this accident has posted on FB about the accident, hats off to him for sharing this insight. He posted "This weekend I made a mistake by trying to take off out of a field that was too small. My wife and I impacted the trees at about 60' and the gyro tumbled down through the branches. She is only sore, which is a real testimony to the MTO Sport's ability to handle the impact. I broke my hand and will have surgery today"
His FB post has been copied and shared on several gyro forums.
I wish him well and hope he returns to flying soon.
Note the report quotes the registration as N4198AG which I believe is in error for N498AG.
The pilot of this accident has posted on FB about the accident, hats off to him for sharing this insight. He posted "This weekend I made a mistake by trying to take off out of a field that was too small. My wife and I impacted the trees at about 60' and the gyro tumbled down through the branches. She is only sore, which is a real testimony to the MTO Sport's ability to handle the impact. I broke my hand and will have surgery today"
His FB post has been copied and shared on several gyro forums.
I wish him well and hope he returns to flying soon.