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April 30, 2019 · Pavel Vagner TANGO2 · N857UV
Cobden, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 30, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cobden, IL
Aircraft
Pavel Vagner TANGO2 (2019)
Tail Number
N857UV
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA232
The pilot was working toward his gyroplane rating and had received a solo endorsement. He reported that, during approach, he turned from base to final and that the airspeed then decreased. He added that the gyroplane "abruptly settled" and then landed hard on the dirt surface. The rotor blades struck the ground, and the gyroplane came to rest upright. The gyroplane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and the rotor blades. 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 the proper airspeed during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot in the gyroplane was working toward his gyroplane rating and had received a solo endorsement. He reported that during approach, he turned from base to final, and the airspeed decreased. The gyroplane "abruptly settled," and landed hard on the dirt surface. The rotor blades struck the ground and the gyroplane came to rest upright. The gyroplane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and the rotor blades. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPavel Vagner TANGO2
Tail NumberN857UV
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsYamaha · 1049cc · Reciprocating · 130
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 11 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC