ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 285580
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| Date: | Wednesday 17 September 2008 |
| Time: | 16:00 LT |
| Type: |  RAF 2000 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N554BG |
| MSN: | H2-05-16-643 |
| Engine model: | Subaru EJ22 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Mulino, Oregon -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Malino, OR (4S9) |
| Malino, OR (4S9) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he was conducting flight tests on the gyrocopter. After performing a series of high-speed taxi tests and takeoffs, the pilot brought the gyrocopter around in the pattern for a landing. As the gyrocopter landed, it veered to the right and came to rest on its side. Post accident examination by the Federal Aviation Administration accident coordinator did not reveal any control anomalies. The gyrocopter had approximately 40 hours of flight time, and the pilot had 11 hours in make and model.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA08CA204
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Oct-2022 11:48 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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