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October 21, 2019 · Richard B Carpenter AR-1 · N147AR
Brooksville, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 21, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Brooksville, FL
Aircraft
Richard B Carpenter AR-1 (2017)
Tail Number
N147AR
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA20CA044
The pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll, the gyroplane's rotor "flapped" and struck the rudder. He aborted the takeoff and taxied to the ramp without further incident. The gyroplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the gyroplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot stated that if he had aborted the takeoff at the first indication of a problem the accident could have been avoided.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to attain the proper rotor speed before takeoff, which resulted in the rotor blade striking the rudder. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner.
Full Narrative
The gyroplane pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll, the rotor "flapped" and struck the rudder. He aborted the takeoff and taxied to the ramp without further incident. The gyroplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the gyroplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot added that he did not configure the rotor speed according to the manufacturer's recommended value prior to takeoff and should have followed the checklist.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 EDT
Nearest AirportBrooksville-Tampa Bay Rgnl (0nm W)
Runway09
Runway Length7001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRichard B Carpenter AR-1
Tail NumberN147AR
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC