N1688BAUTOGYRO CAVALON2022-03-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

AUTOGYRO CAVALONS/N: V00123

Summary

On March 23, 2022, a Autogyro CAVALON (N1688B) was involved in an accident near El Monte, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s diverted attention during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR22LA134. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1688B.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR22LA134
Location
El Monte, CA
Event ID
20220328104846
Coordinates
34.050963, -118.020540
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s diverted attention during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AUTOGYRO
Serial Number
V00123
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2013
Model / ICAO
CAVALONSPHA
Aircraft Type
Gyroplane
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
CAVALON

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CHEN CHRIS
Address
109 SUTTER CRK
City
MONROVIA
State / Zip Code
CA 91016-1661
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR22LA134