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November 19, 2017 · John Roscoe Autogyro Cavalon NO Series · N953LS
Casa Grande, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 19, 2017
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Casa Grande, AZ
Aircraft
John Roscoe Autogyro Cavalon NO Series (2013)
Tail Number
N953LS
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
GAA18CA049
The pilot reported that, during landing, the right wheel touched down first on the runway, and the gyroplane veered to the right. He added that, the "aircraft bounced from one wheel to the other" multiple times until the main rotor blade struck the runway. The gyroplane then rolled to the right, slid off the runway, and came to rest on its left side. A postcrash fire ignited in the engine compartment and consumed the gyroplane. The gyroplane was destroyed. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the gyroplane 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 pilot reported that, during landing, the right wheel touched down first on the runway and the gyroplane veered to the right. He added that, the "aircraft bounced from one wheel to the other" multiple times until the main rotor blade struck the runway. The gyroplane then rolled to the right, slid off the runway and came to rest on its left side. A post-crash fire ignited in the engine compartment and consumed the gyroplane. The gyroplane was destroyed. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the gyroplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 MST
Nearest AirportCasa Grande Muni (0nm WSW)
Runway05
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftJohn Roscoe Autogyro Cavalon NO Series
Tail NumberN953LS
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 914 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Sprt · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind300° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point28 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time00:47
Weather SourceWFAC