ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 199049
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| Date: | Saturday 27 May 2017 |
| Time: | 13:00 |
| Type: |  Autogyro Cavalon |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N721E |
| MSN: | V00255 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2016 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 94 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 914 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Fort Worth, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Blum, TX (87TX) |
| Fort Worth, TX (50F) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot of the gyrocopter reported that, after flying over his passenger’s house to take pictures, he headed back to the airport. He added that, while in level flight, he noticed that “the trees on the ground under [him were] rapidly getting closer.” He initially presumed something was wrong with the engine, so he reduced throttle and then successfully applied full throttle in an attempt to troubleshoot the situation. He made a left 180° turn, and the gyrocopter struck trees and impacted terrain.
The gyrocopter sustained substantial damage to the empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the gyrocopter that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported that he had presumed the terrain he was flying over was flat but later realized he had flown into rising terrain.
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Aug-2017 16:44 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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