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May 14, 2011 · Reed Roderick KB3 Gyroplane · UNREG
Scott, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 14, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Scott, LA
Aircraft
Reed Roderick KB3 Gyroplane
Tail Number
UNREG
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA336
According to the pilot he was taking off from a private grass strip with a tailwind. Approximately half way down the runway the gyroplane became airborne. He looked down to check his engine instruments, and when he looked back up he was approaching the end of the runway and a fence line. He was unable to maneuver over the fence and the gyroplane impacted the top of the fence line. The gyroplane's fuselage was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. He said he was aware of the tailwind conditions.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's poor decision to takeoff with a tailwind which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
According to a statement obtained from the pilot by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot was attempting to depart a private grass strip with a tailwind. Approximately half way down the runway the gyroplane became airborne. The pilot looked down to check his engine instruments, and when he looked back up he was quickly approaching the end of the runway and a fence line. The pilot was unable to maneuver over the fence and the gyroplane impacted the top of the fence line. The gyroplane's fueslage was substantially damaged. He did not report any preimpact anomalies, and attributed inattention for his descent and collision with the fence. The pilot added that he was aware of the tailwind conditions.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 CDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Strip (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length900 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftReed Roderick KB3 Gyroplane
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 103
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912UL · Reciprocating
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 52
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC