N62073 — 1995 Buchanan Dan PULSE 10 METER

Aircraft record

Serial number

53201

Manufacturer

Buchanan Dan

Model

PULSE 10 METER

Year

1995

Category

Glider

Engine

None None

Registration

Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

1. WPR18LA163Jun 2, 2018Mountain Home, IDFatal · 1 fatal

   The hang glider's encounter with a developing vortex or dust devil while maneuvering during an airshow routine, which resulted in a loss of control at an altitude that precluded recovery. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's preexisting and worsening arthritis in his left shoulder, which inhibited his range of motion and resulted in a reduced ability to control and recover the hang glider during the encounter.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1995 Buchanan Dan PULSE 10 METER).

1. Sep 6, 2019deregistered — Buchanan Dan

Frequently asked

Has N62073 been in an accident?

Yes. N62073 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N62073?

N62073 is a 1995 Buchanan Dan PULSE 10 METER (glider), serial number 53201.

Has N62073 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N62073 (WPR18LA163) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.