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April 14, 2018 · Smith Dennis P Magni M24 Undesignat · N3PW
La Grange, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 14, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
La Grange, TX
Aircraft
Smith Dennis P Magni M24 Undesignat (2011)
Tail Number
N3PW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA217
The gyroplane pilot reported that, during taxi to the runway for takeoff, he began the pre-rotation of the rotor. As he turned the gyroplane to the right onto the runway, a "strong gust" of wind tilted the gyroplane to the left, and the rotor struck the ground. Subsequently, the gyroplane came to rest on its left side. The gyroplane sustained substantial damage to the tailboom. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the gyroplane that would have precluded normal operation. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 5 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 320° at 17 knots, gusting 26 knots. The gyroplane was departing runway 34.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Lateral/bank control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The gyroplane pilot reported that, during taxi to the runway for takeoff, he began the pre-rotation of the rotor. He added that, as he turned the gyroplane to the right onto the runway, a "strong gust" of wind tilted the gyroplane to the left, and the rotor struck the ground. Subsequently, the gyroplane came to rest on its left side. The gyroplane sustained substantial damage to the tailboom. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the gyroplane that would have precluded normal operation. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 5 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 320° at 17 knots, gusting 26 knots. The gyroplane was departing runway 34.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CDT
Nearest AirportFayette Rgnl Air Center (0nm SSE)
Runway34
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSmith Dennis P Magni M24 Undesignat
Tail NumberN3PW
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 914 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 17 kt, gusting 26 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 36 C
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC