Pilot Debrief

VAN KALKER JOHN E RAF 2000 GTX SE near Decker, IN — 2011-07-06

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Date
2011-07-06
Location
Decker, IN, USA
Airport
0IN1
Aircraft
VAN KALKER JOHN E RAF 2000 GTX SE
Registration
N25VK
Category
Gyroplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The improper landing flare, which resulted in the gyroplane's main rotor contacting the runway surface.

NTSB narrative

According to the certified flight instructor, during the training flight he retarded engine power while the airplane was on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern, in order to simulate an engine failure. During the flare for the simulated forced landing, the main rotor blade of the gyroplane struck the ground, and it rolled over on its left side. The pilot reported there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the gyroplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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