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May 16, 1998 · Butler Tool RAF 2000 · N4062H
Rensselaer, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 16, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Rensselaer, IN
Aircraft
Butler Tool RAF 2000
Tail Number
N4062H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI98LA163
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.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot excessively flared the gyroplane during the landing.
Full Narrative
On May 16, 1998, at 1647 eastern daylight time, a Butler Tool RAF 2000, N4062H, operated by a private pilot rolled over following a loss of control while landing at the Jasper County Airport, Rensselaer, Indiana. The pilot was not injured. The gyroplane was substantially damaged. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The flight originated from the Jasper County Airport, at 1630 edt. 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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:47 EDT
Nearest AirportJasper County (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftButler Tool RAF 2000
Tail NumberN4062H
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSubaru · EJ22 · Reciprocating · 130
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:54
Weather SourceWFAC