Accident Details
Date
Thursday, September 26, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA564
Location
Watkins, CO
Event ID
20130927X71354
Coordinates
39.793888, -104.547500
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's loss of control of the gyroplane during takeoff roll, following his inadvertent release of the cyclic control.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N728PJ
Make
TREIDEL MARK/R F D
Serial Number
MT-001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
EGAN JAMES C
Address
7373 E IOWA AVE #1085
Status
Deregistered
City
DENVER
State / Zip Code
CO 80231
Country
United States
Analysis
During the takeoff roll, the pilot stated that the cyclic control slipped out of his hand, followed by an abrupt pitch up of the gyroplane. After becoming airborne for a brief time, the gyroplane descended tail first onto the runway and then cartwheeled several times, coming to rest on its right side. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the gyroplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA564