ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 288082
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| Date: | Sunday 12 September 2010 |
| Time: | 10:00 LT |
| Type: | Lewis Brandon Scott EXTERMINATOR |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N815SL |
| MSN: | 001 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 342 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 912S |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Rockford, Illinois -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Rockford, IL (1C8) |
| Rockford, IL (1C8) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot of the gyrocopter was practicing takeoffs and landings when the accident occurred. He stated that he made 12 takeoffs, lifting off to a height 5 to 10 feet above the runway then touching back down prior to the accident flight. The pilot stated that on the last takeoff, the gyrocopter turned sideways and the momentum of the rotor blades resulted in the gyrocopter rolling onto its side. This resulted in substantial damage to the main rotor blades and left horizontal stabilizer when they contacted the ground. The pilot reported there were no mechanical problems with the gyrocopter.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter while practicing takeoffs and landings.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN10CA537
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Oct-2022 18:26 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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