Pilot Debrief

Stephen F. Graves SG-3 near Fort Pierce, FL — 2008-02-16

Final reportMIA08CA061
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Date
2008-02-16
Location
Fort Pierce, FL, USA
Airport
FL67
Aircraft
Stephen F. Graves SG-3
Registration
N6232Y
Category
Gyroplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The failure of the student to maintain directional control during a cross wind takeoff. A factor in the accident was inadequate supervision by the CFI.

NTSB narrative

The certified flight instructor (CFI) stated that during a go-around following a touch-and-go landing on runway 27 with the wind from 360 degrees at 15-20 knots, the gyrocopter drifted to the left. The CFI took control of the gyrocopter but the left wheel contacted a tire that bordered the south edge of the runway. The gyrocopter then yawed to the left and crashed into a canal. The CFI further stated there was no mechanical failure or malfunction.

NTSB coding

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