Pilot Debrief

THEODORE C KALMAN ELA ECLIPSE 10 near Yuma, AZ — 2023-11-17

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Date
2023-11-17
Location
Yuma, AZ, USA
Airport
NYL
Aircraft
THEODORE C KALMAN ELA ECLIPSE 10
Registration
N82TK
Category
Gyroplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the gyroplane reported that, during a touch-and-go landing to the runway, he encountered a gusting wind, causing the gyroplane to veer left to the grass. Subsequently, the gyroplane collided with the runway hold short sign, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. 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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