Accident Details
Date
Monday, August 17, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA539
Location
Lakeville, MN
Event ID
20090825X92222
Coordinates
44.623611, -93.228057
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing flare.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2107
Make
DUNN DAVID
Serial Number
DD-JL72404
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
RAF 2000 C
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
AWE CHRISTOPHER J
Address
14441 GLENDA DR
Status
Deregistered
City
APPLE VALLEY
State / Zip Code
MN 55124-7402
Country
United States
Analysis
While landing the gyroplane, the pilot stated his "initial" flare at an altitude of 15 to 20 feet above the runway was normal. At 5 feet above the runway, the gyroplane ballooned and the pilot added power to recover. The gyroplane then yawed to the right. The pilot applied left rudder, but touchdown occurred prior to the gyroplane being aligned with the runway. The gyroplane's nose spun to the left when the main wheels touched down and the gyroplane rolled onto its right side.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA539