Pilot Debrief

REED RODERICK KB3 GYROPLANE near Scott, LA — 2011-05-14

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Date
2011-05-14
Location
Scott, LA, USA
Aircraft
REED RODERICK KB3 GYROPLANE
Registration
UNREG
Category
Gyroplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's poor decision to takeoff with a tailwind which resulted in a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot he was taking off from a private grass strip with a tailwind. Approximately half way down the runway the gyroplane became airborne. He looked down to check his engine instruments, and when he looked back up he was approaching the end of the runway and a fence line. He was unable to maneuver over the fence and the gyroplane impacted the top of the fence line. The gyroplane's fuselage was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. He said he was aware of the tailwind conditions.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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