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May 5, 2018 · Christopher Lord ELA Eclipse 10 NO Series · N533EA
Calhoun, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 5, 2018
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Calhoun, GA
Aircraft
Christopher Lord ELA Eclipse 10 NO Series (2017)
Tail Number
N533EA
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA273
The solo student gyroplane pilot reported that he "was flying behind the power curve," and the gyroplane lost altitude. He added that he couldn't tell if there were power lines ahead and decided to conduct a "hard vertical de[s]cent landing." The terrain was uneven, and the gyroplane rolled onto its side during landing. The student added that, before he decided to land, he got distracted for a few seconds and descended below a safe altitude. The gyroplane sustained substantial damage to the rotor, fuselage, and empennage. The student reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the gyroplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a loss of altitude and necessitated a sudden descent to unsuitable terrain.
Full Narrative
The solo student gyroplane pilot reported that, he "was flying behind the power curve," and the gyroplane lost altitude. He added that he couldn't tell if there were powerlines ahead and decided to do a "hard vertical decent landing." The terrain was uneven, and the gyroplane rolled on to its side during landing. The gyroplane sustained substantial damage to the rotor, fuselage, and empennage. The student added that prior to his decision to land, he got distracted for a few seconds, and descended below a safe altitude. The student reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failure or malfunctions with the gyroplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChristopher Lord ELA Eclipse 10 NO Series
Tail NumberN533EA
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 914 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Unknown · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC