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September 4, 2023 · Titanium Auto Gyro Titanium Explorer · N467TE
Falcon, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 4, 2023
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Falcon, CO
Aircraft
Titanium Auto Gyro Titanium Explorer (2017)
Tail Number
N467TE
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA397
The pilot reported that, during takeoff, the gyroplane became airborne after reaching 55 kts and was unable to climb out of ground effect. The pilot reported that he attempted a 180° turn to conduct a forced landing on the runway; however, the gyroplane descended rapidly during the turn and landed hard on the turf in the runway safety area. The gyroplane sustained substantial damage to the rotor and airframe. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the gyroplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot stated further that he should have delayed rotation until 60 to 65 kts to achieve the proper climb. Density altitude at the time of the accident was about 9,350 ft, which would have further decreased climb performance.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to establish a proper airspeed before becoming airborne, which resulted in an inability to climb out of ground effect and subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident was high-density altitude.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during takeoff, the gyroplane became airborne after reaching 55 kts and was unable to climb out of ground effect. The pilot reported that he attempted a 180° turn to conduct a forced landing on the runway; however, the gyroplane descended rapidly during the turn and landed hard on the turf in the runway safety area. The gyroplane sustained substantial damage to the rotor and airframe. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the gyroplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot stated further that he should have delayed rotation until 60 to 65 kts to achieve the proper climb. Density altitude at the time of the accident was about 9,350 ft, which would have further decreased climb performance.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:45 MDT
Nearest AirportMeadow Lake (0nm NNW)
Runway33
Runway Length6001 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTitanium Auto Gyro Titanium Explorer
Tail NumberN467TE
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 914UL · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 F
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time19:35
Weather SourceWFAC