N518DT

Substantial
Minor

Auto-Gyro CavalonS/N: V00251

Accident Details

Date
Monday, December 19, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR23LA085
Location
Benson, AZ
Event ID
20230109106555
Coordinates
31.999444, -110.357970
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A loss of directional control on takeoff, which resulted in the collapse of the nose wheel strut and a runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N518DT
Make
AUTO-GYRO
Serial Number
V00251
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2016
Model / ICAO
CavalonBPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
THOMPSON DAVID L
Address
237 E LA CUESTA DR
Status
Deregistered
City
BENSON
State / Zip Code
AZ 85602-6836
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# WPR23LA085