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September 26, 2013 · Treidel Mark/R F D Dominator NO Series · N728PJ
Watkins, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 2013
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Watkins, CO
Aircraft
Treidel Mark/R F D Dominator NO Series (2007)
Tail Number
N728PJ
Operator
Egan James C
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA564
During the takeoff roll, the pilot stated that the cyclic control slipped out of his hand, followed by an abrupt pitch up of the gyroplane. After becoming airborne for a brief time, the gyroplane descended tail first onto the runway and then cartwheeled several times, coming to rest on its right side. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the gyroplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of control of the gyroplane during takeoff roll, following his inadvertent release of the cyclic control.
Full Narrative
During the takeoff roll, the pilot stated that the cyclic control slipped out of his hand, followed by an abrupt pitch up of the gyroplane. After becoming airborne for a brief time, the gyroplane descended tail first onto the runway and then cartwheeled several times, coming to rest on its right side. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the gyroplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:20 MDT
Nearest AirportFront Range (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length8000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTreidel Mark/R F D Dominator NO Series
Tail NumberN728PJ
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEgan James C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · None · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 5 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 45 C
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Observation Time17:29
Weather SourceWFAC