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November 21, 1987 · Isgrigg Elite · N333JE
Tehachapi, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 21, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Tehachapi, CA
Aircraft
Isgrigg Elite
Tail Number
N333JE
Operator
Isgrigg John
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX88DUQ02
THE HOMEBUILT GYROPLANE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE DURING TAKE-OFF ROLL ON RUNWAY 27R. THE AIRCRAFT PITCHED UP AND THEN ROLLED ON ITS LEFT SIDE. THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE REPORTED THE WINDS IN THE AREA AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT TO BE FROM 290 DEGREES AT 12-15 KNOTS. THE PILOT INDICATED IN HIS STATEMENT THAT HE BELIEVED HE ENCOUNTERED CYCLONIC WIND PHENOMENA KNOWN AS 'DUST DEVILS.'
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THE HOMEBUILT GYROPLANE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE DURING TAKE-OFF ROLL ON RUNWAY 27R. THE AIRCRAFT PITCHED UP AND THEN ROLLED ON ITS LEFT SIDE. THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE REPORTED THE WINDS IN THE AREA AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT TO BE FROM 290 DEGREES AT 12-15 KNOTS. THE PILOT INDICATED IN HIS STATEMENT THAT HE BELIEVED HE ENCOUNTERED CYCLONIC WIND PHENOMENA KNOWN AS 'DUST DEVILS.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 PST
Nearest AirportFantasy Haven (0nm N)
Runway27R
Runway Length5190 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftIsgrigg Elite
Tail NumberN333JE
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageSubstantial
OperatorIsgrigg John
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 532 · Reciprocating · 64
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 15 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO