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June 5, 2015 · Brewer Sportcopter Votex M · N229MG
Sikeston, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 5, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Sikeston, MO
Aircraft
Brewer Sportcopter Votex M (2015)
Tail Number
N229MG
Operator
John a Brewer
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN15CA261
While maneuvering the gyroplane at a low altitude, the pilot inadvertently moved the engine throttle to idle. The pilot initially thought his engine had lost power and proceeded to set up for a forced landing. During the attempted forced landing, the pilot instinctively applied engine power to soften the landing, and the engine responded appropriately. The right main landing gear contacted the terrain, and the gyroplane rolled over. The gyroplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and vertical stabilizer. The pilot stated there were no mechanical issues or anomalies noted with the gyroplane. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot inadvertently reducing engine power to the idle position while maneuvering at a low altitude.
Full Narrative
While maneuvering the gyroplane at a low altitude, the pilot inadvertently moved the engine throttle to idle. The pilot initially thought his engine had lost power and proceeded to set up for a forced landing. During the attempted forced landing, the pilot instinctively applied engine power to soften the landing, and the engine responded appropriately. The right main landing gear contacted the terrain, and the gyroplane rolled over. The gyroplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and vertical stabilizer. The pilot stated there were no mechanical issues or anomalies noted with the gyroplane. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:20 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBrewer Sportcopter Votex M
Tail NumberN229MG
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn a Brewer
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 · Reciprocating
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Sprt · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC