Pilot Debrief

DUNN DAVID RAF 2000 C near Lakeville, MN — 2009-08-17

Final reportCEN09CA539
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Date
2009-08-17
Location
Lakeville, MN, USA
Airport
LVN
Aircraft
DUNN DAVID RAF 2000 C
Registration
N2107
Category
Gyroplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing flare.

NTSB narrative

While landing the gyroplane, the pilot stated that his "initial" flare at an altitude of 15 to 20 feet above the runway was normal. At 5 feet above the runway, the gyroplane ballooned and the pilot added power to recover. The gyroplane then yawed to the right. The pilot applied left rudder, but touchdown occurred prior to the gyroplane being aligned with the runway. The gyroplane's nose spun to the left when the main wheels touched down and the gyroplane rolled onto its right side.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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