Pilot Debrief

JOHN ROSCOE AUTOGYRO CAVALON near Casa Grande, AZ — 2017-11-19

Final reportGAA18CA049
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Date
2017-11-19
Location
Casa Grande, AZ, USA
Airport
CGZ
Aircraft
JOHN ROSCOE AUTOGYRO CAVALON
Registration
N953LS
Category
Gyroplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in loss of directional control and a subsequent runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during landing, the right wheel touched down first on the runway, and the gyroplane veered to the right. He added that, the "aircraft bounced from one wheel to the other" multiple times until the main rotor blade struck the runway. The gyroplane then rolled to the right, slid off the runway, and came to rest on its left side. A postcrash fire ignited in the engine compartment and consumed the gyroplane. The gyroplane was destroyed. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the gyroplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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