Pilot Debrief

Newbold Newbold 2000 near Newark, OH — 2008-01-12

Final reportCHI08CA063
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Date
2008-01-12
Location
Newark, OH, USA
Aircraft
Newbold Newbold 2000
Registration
N90413
Category
Gyroplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The CFI's failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter which resulted in settling with power and the subsequent hard landing. Factors associated with the accident were the CFI's decision to excessively flare the gyrocopter at a low altitude.

NTSB narrative

The certified flight instructor (CFI) reported that he was demonstrating a ballooned landing when the accident occurred. He stated he intentionally flared the gyroplane "too high" at an altitude of 10 feet above the runway. The CFI stated the student quickly corrected so he added a "little more flare" overlooking that the gyrocopter had already begun to settle. He reported the gyrocopter then descended vertically making hard contact with the runway. The left landing gear axle separated and the gyrocopter rolled onto its left side. The CFI reported he will no longer teach the recovery of an improper flare at low altitude and will put greater emphasis on the understanding and recovery of being "behind the power curve." The gyrocopter sustained substantial damage to the rotor mast assembly.

NTSB coding

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