ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353606
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| Date: | Tuesday 3 November 1998 |
| Time: | 11:50 LT |
| Type: |  Pitcairn RAF 2000 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N52BP |
| MSN: | H2-96-7-251 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 57 hours |
| Engine model: | Subaru EJ22 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Doylestown, PA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KDYL) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot flew three traffic patterns in the gyroplane. He reported that he was experiencing difficulty with the gusty, crosswind conditions. On the fourth approach with a crosswind from the left, the gyroplane bounced during the landing, rolled to the right, and collided with terrain. The pilot said there were no mechanical deficiencies with the gyroplane, and the accident could have been prevented if he was 'better rested and mentally sharp.'
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's fatigue and the crosswind conditions.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB IAD99LA012
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Mar-2024 08:34 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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