Magni Gyro M16 | N109MG
September 23rd, 2026 | Reynolds County, Missouri
Accident Location
- City: Reynolds County
- State: Missouri
- Latitude: 37.3698
- Longitude: -90.8073
- Airport ID:
Aircraft Info
- N Number: N109MG
- Make: Magni Gyro
- Model: M16
- Aircraft Category: Gyroplane
- Amateur Built: Yes
Pilot Info
- PIC Name: Uding, Christopher James
- Gender: Male
- Pilot Age: 54
- Pilot Hours:
- Flight School: No
- Instructional Flight: No
- Pilot Certification: Private Pilot
- IFR Rating: No
- Pilot Error: Yes
- Pilot Medical: Basic Med
- Pilot Incapacitation: No
Analysis
- Date: September 23rd, 2026
- Time: 5:55 PM Local Time
- Day / Night: Day
- VMC / IMC: VMC
- Phase Of Flight: Enroute
- Total People Onboard: 2
- PIC Fatality: 1
- PAX Fatalities: 1
- Ground Fatalities: 0
- Total Fatalities: 2
- NTSB No: CEN26LA324
- NTSB Travel: Yes
- AQP Classification: 7a) TERRAIN COLLISION - POWERLINES, C-FIT
Probable Cause
DTSB: The DTSB determines the Probable Cause of this accident to be Pilot Error, in that the accident pilot flew into known powerlines. First responders located the gyroplane and reported it had collided with power lines and impacted terrain. A power outage in the area was also reported.
NTSB: NONE
Recommendation
DTSB: The DTSB recommends that all pilots of all aircraft rehearse and condition themselves to avoid low altitude flight except when necessary for takeoff or landing.
NTSB: NONE
DISCLAIMER: All data and Probable Cause listings are “Probable” only. They are based on opinion and educated speculation, and are for educational purposes only. They may contain incorrect information and are subject to change as new information becomes available.