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November 26, 2022 · Daniel Anthony Proctor M24 Orion PLUS · N728RJ
Suches, GA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 26, 2022
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Suches, GA
Aircraft
Daniel Anthony Proctor M24 Orion PLUS (2022)
Tail Number
N728RJ
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA23LA072
The gyroplane pilot reported that he initiated his takeoff midway down the runway with a tailwind. After takeoff, the angle of climb was shallower than expected and the pilot determined that he may not clear the trees beyond the runway’s departure end. He attempted to turn back toward the runway; however, the gyroplane had insufficient altitude and impacted the brush. The gyroplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and tail section and the passenger was seriously injured. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the gyroplane that would have precluded normal operation and that he gave up safety margin unnecessarily. He stated that he should have performed a full-length departure into the wind.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surface-(general)-Decision related to condition
Full Narrative
The gyroplane pilot reported that he initiated his takeoff midway down the runway with a tailwind. After takeoff, the angle of climb was shallower than expected and the pilot determined that he may not clear the trees beyond the runway’s departure end. He attempted to turn back toward the runway; however, the gyroplane had insufficient altitude and impacted the brush. The gyroplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and tail section and the passenger was seriously injured. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the gyroplane that would have precluded normal operation and that he gave up safety margin unnecessarily. He stated that he should have performed a full-length departure into the wind.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:26 EST
Nearest AirportHigh Valley Airpark (0nm NNE)
Runway2
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDaniel Anthony Proctor M24 Orion PLUS
Tail NumberN728RJ
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 915i · Reciprocating · 141
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 41 F
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time16:15
Weather SourceWFAC