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October 15, 1983 · Alderfer Gyroplane · N1388Q
Hamilton, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 15, 1983
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Hamilton, OH
Aircraft
Alderfer Gyroplane
Tail Number
N1388Q
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI84LA024
THE PLT STRUCK HE MADE A NORMAL TAKEOFF & REACHED AN ALT OF ABOUT 20 FT WHEN HE LOWERED THE NOSE TO GAIN AIRSPEED. AS HE REACHED 30 FT THE GYROPLANE ROLLED OVER & IMPACTED THE GRASS ON THE RIGHT OF THE RWY. THE PLT REPORTED HE HAD A STRONG GUSTY HEADWIND CONDITION. CINCINNATI LUNKEN ARPT, 16 MI AWAY, WAS REPORTING A WIND OF 8 KTS.
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THE PLT STRUCK HE MADE A NORMAL TAKEOFF & REACHED AN ALT OF ABOUT 20 FT WHEN HE LOWERED THE NOSE TO GAIN AIRSPEED. AS HE REACHED 30 FT THE GYROPLANE ROLLED OVER & IMPACTED THE GRASS ON THE RIGHT OF THE RWY. THE PLT REPORTED HE HAD A STRONG GUSTY HEADWIND CONDITION. CINCINNATI LUNKEN ARPT, 16 MI AWAY, WAS REPORTING A WIND OF 8 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EDT
Nearest AirportHAMILTON (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length5480 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAlderfer Gyroplane
Tail NumberN1388Q
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · UNKNOWN · Unknown
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 8 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC