Pilot Debrief

BREWER SPORTCOPTER VOTEX M near Sikeston, MO — 2015-06-05

Final reportCEN15CA261
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Date
2015-06-05
Location
Sikeston, MO, USA
Aircraft
BREWER SPORTCOPTER VOTEX M
Registration
N229MG
Category
Gyroplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot inadvertently reducing engine power to the idle position while maneuvering at a low altitude.

NTSB narrative

While maneuvering the gyroplane at a low altitude, the pilot inadvertently moved the engine throttle to idle. The pilot initially thought his engine had lost power and proceeded to set up for a forced landing. During the attempted forced landing, the pilot instinctively applied engine power to soften the landing, and the engine responded appropriately. The right main landing gear contacted the terrain, and the gyroplane rolled over. The gyroplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and vertical stabilizer. The pilot stated there were no mechanical issues or anomalies noted with the gyroplane. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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