Pilot Debrief

AUTOGYRO CAVALON near El Monte, CA — 2022-03-23

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Date
2022-03-23
Location
El Monte, CA, USA
Airport
EMT
Aircraft
AUTOGYRO CAVALON
Registration
N1688B
Category
Gyroplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s diverted attention during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the gyroplane reported that, during the landing roll, he diverted his attention to the dial of the rotor rpm and the gyroplane inadvertently ascended when he did not hold the control stick steady. He attempted to regain control by pushing the control stick forward, but the gyroplane rolled to the right, and the main rotor blade contacted the ground. The gyroplane came to rest on its left side and sustained substantial damage to the stabilizer and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the gyroplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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