Pilot Debrief

BRYAN S HAPPELL TANGO2 near Hayden, ID — 2021-04-17

Final reportWPR21LA165
Sign in to save
Date
2021-04-17
Location
Hayden, ID, USA
Airport
COE
Aircraft
BRYAN S HAPPELL TANGO2
Registration
N886T
Category
Gyroplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to control the pitch attitude of the gyroplane during landing, which resulted in a loss of control, runway excursion and collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the gyroplane reported that, during a touch-and-go landing to the runway, the gyroplane floated, and the front wheel contacted the runway. He attempted to regain control, but the gyroplane veered off the runway and came to rest on its side. The gyroplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage and rotor system. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the gyroplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • Photos
  • 2 docket documents
View NTSB final reportView NTSB docket

Docket documents2

Related mishaps