Pilot Debrief

TREIDEL MARK/R F D DOMINATOR near Watkins, CO — 2013-09-26

Final reportCEN13CA564
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Date
2013-09-26
Location
Watkins, CO, USA
Airport
FTG
Aircraft
TREIDEL MARK/R F D DOMINATOR
Registration
N728PJ
Category
Gyroplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control of the gyroplane during takeoff roll, following his inadvertent release of the cyclic control.

NTSB narrative

During the takeoff roll, the pilot stated that the cyclic control slipped out of his hand, followed by an abrupt pitch up of the gyroplane. After becoming airborne for a brief time, the gyroplane descended tail first onto the runway and then cartwheeled several times, coming to rest on its right side. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the gyroplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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