Pilot Debrief

TABOR W COATES AR-1 near Kissimmee, FL — 2026-02-17

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Date
2026-02-17
Location
Kissimmee, FL, USA
Airport
ISM
Aircraft
TABOR W COATES AR-1
Registration
N220SM
Category
Gyroplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to obtain the proper rotor rpm during the takeoff roll which resulted in a loss of control.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the gyroplane began the takeoff roll and attempted to build rotor rpm. He reported that at rotation, his rotor speed was marginal, and the rotor blades began to flap before contacting the gyroplane’s tail. The pilot then lost control of the gyroplane, and it impacted the runway and rolled onto its side. The fuselage and tail of the gyroplane were substantially damaged during the accident sequence. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the gyroplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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