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September 7, 2012 · Korrison Tom Sparrow HAWK · N51140

Spanish Fork, UT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 7, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Spanish Fork, UT
Aircraft
Korrison Tom Sparrow HAWK
Tail Number
N51140
Operator
D Ewart Jay C
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA404

The private pilot had been receiving dual instruction in a gyroplane. During the takeoff portion of his first solo flight in the gyroplane, it began drifting toward the edge of the runway. Although the pilot aborted the takeoff and tried to realign the gyroplane with the runway, his control inputs resulted in the gyroplane rolling onto its side, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and rotor blades. According to the pilot, there was no indication of any preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The private pilot, who held an airplane single engine land rating, had been taking dual instruction in a gyroplane. During the takeoff portion of his first solo flight in the gyroplane, it began drifting toward the edge of the runway. Although the pilot initiated an abort and tried to realign the gyroplane with the runway, his control inputs resulted in the gyroplane rolling onto its side, whereupon it sustained substantial damage. According to the pilot, there was no indication of any mechanical malfunction. Wind conditions were calm.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 MDT
Nearest AirportSpanish Fork - Springville (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length5700 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftKorrison Tom Sparrow HAWK
Tail NumberN51140
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageSubstantial
OperatorD Ewart Jay C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSubaru · ALL MDLS A/B · Reciprocating · 400
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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