Pilot Debrief

Goetz RAF 2000 near Mulino, OR — 2008-09-18

Final reportSEA08CA204
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Date
2008-09-18
Location
Mulino, OR, USA
Airport
4S9
Aircraft
Goetz RAF 2000
Registration
N554BG
Category
Gyroplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was conducting flight tests on the gyrocopter. After performing a series of high-speed taxi tests and takeoffs, the pilot brought the gyrocopter around in the pattern for a landing. As the gyrocopter landed, it veered to the right and came to rest on its side. Post accident examination by the Federal Aviation Administration accident coordinator did not reveal any control anomalies. The gyrocopter had approximately 40 hours of flight time, and the pilot had 11 hours in make and model.

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