Summary
On September 26, 2013, a Treidel Mark/r F D DOMINATOR (N728PJ) was involved in an accident near Watkins, CO. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's loss of control of the gyroplane during takeoff roll, following his inadvertent release of the cyclic control.
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.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN13CA564. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N728PJ.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Historical)
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