Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA19CA077
Location
Kanab, UT
Event ID
20181126X72716
Coordinates
37.046943, -112.779998
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 directional control during takeoff from an unimproved dirt road.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
ECLIPSE 10
Aircraft Type
Gyroplane
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
ECLIPSE 10
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
TAYLOR LEASING LLC
Address
2547 EASTLAKE DR
City
SAINT GEORGE
State / Zip Code
UT 84790-6184
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during takeoff, from an unimproved soft dirt road, the tires started to "dig in" and the gyroplane veered left, he over corrected, and the gyroplane rolled onto its left side.
The gyroplane sustained substantial damage to the tailboom, and mast.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA19CA077