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December 8, 2017 · Brock Steiner Sport Copter Vortex · N395SC
Spanish Fork, UT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 8, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Spanish Fork, UT
Aircraft
Brock Steiner Sport Copter Vortex (2003)
Tail Number
N395SC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA073
According to the pilot of the experimental amateur-built gyroplane, during a solo cross-country flight, he became lost and decided to follow a nearby highway. Unfamiliar with the area, he exhausted the gyroplane's fuel supply and landed on a highway. The gyroplane's nosewheel struck a passing car, but the gyroplane was able to touch down and stop on the right shoulder of the highway. A passing semi-truck struck the rotor blades of the gyroplane. The gyroplane sustained substantial damage to the rotor system. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the gyroplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain situational and geographic awareness during the flight, which resulted in him becoming lost and exhausting the gyroplane’s fuel.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot in the experimental amateur-built gyroplane, during a solo cross-country flight, he became lost and decided to follow a nearby highway. Unfamiliar with the area, he exhausted the gyroplane's fuel supply, and landed on a highway. The gyroplane's nose wheel struck a passing car, but the gyroplane was able to touch down, and stop on the right shoulder of the highway. A passing semi-truck struck the rotor blades of the gyroplane. The gyroplane sustained substantial damage to the rotor system. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the gyroplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:10 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBrock Steiner Sport Copter Vortex
Tail NumberN395SC
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 99 / 582 UL D · Reciprocating · 65
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind30° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 C / 16 C
Altimeter30.62 inHg
Observation Time00:56
Weather SourceWFAC