ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355388
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| Date: | Friday 15 August 1997 |
| Time: | 11:30 LT |
| Type: |  RAF 2000 GTX-SE |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N9155H |
| MSN: | H2-95-6-165 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 72 hours |
| Engine model: | Subaru LEGACY |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Olympia, WA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KOLM) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During takeoff with a gyroplane, the pilot initiated the takeoff with a rotor speed of 150 rpm in order to expedite his takeoff for a landing airplane. As the aircraft became airborne, it started a roll to the left and the rotor blades struck the ground.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to attain adequate rotor rpm prior to takeoff.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA97LA189
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 11:25 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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