ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 198948
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| Date: | Saturday 20 August 2011 |
| Time: | 10:45 |
| Type: |  American Autogyro Sparrowhawk |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2631B |
| MSN: | SH20050011K |
| Total airframe hrs: | 57 hours |
| Engine model: | Subaru EJ25 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Delaware, OH -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Delaware, OH (KDLZ) |
| Heath, OH (KVTA) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The noncertificated pilot stated that, during initial climb about 20 to 30 feet above the ground, he noticed that the gyroplane's airspeed was lower than intended and that the gyroplane began to drift to the right. He attempted to increase airspeed by lowering pitch, but the gyroplane landed hard and rolled over onto its side. A witness reported seeing the gyroplane in a steep ascent after liftoff before it entered a descending right turn. A postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the gyroplane. Rotational damage sustained to the propeller blades was consistent with engine operation at the time of impact. The pilot reported that he had been receiving instruction toward a pilot certificate but had not obtained a student pilot certificate. He further noted that, although he had a pilot-rated passenger onboard, he was still acting as pilot-in-command and was flying the gyroplane when the accident occurred.
Probable Cause: The noncertificated pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed and aircraft control during initial climb.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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| 19-Aug-2017 16:04 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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