ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354466
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| Date: | Saturday 16 May 1998 |
| Time: | 17:47 LT |
| Type: |  RAF 2000 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N4062H |
| MSN: | H2-93-4-92 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 192 hours |
| Engine model: | Subaru EJ22 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Rensselaer, IN -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KRZL) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported he made a 'normal' approach to runway 27. He reported that he had 'too much flare' during the landing and the gyroplane got into a nose high attitude. According to the pilot, the rotor blades then contacted the ground. The gyroplane then touched down hard and rolled over.
Probable Cause: the pilot excessively flared the gyroplane during the landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI98LA163
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 14:40 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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