Summary
On December 19, 2022, a Auto-gyro Cavalon (N518DT) was involved in an accident near Benson, AZ. 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: A loss of directional control on takeoff, which resulted in the collapse of the nose wheel strut and a runway excursion.
This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA085. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N518DT.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Historical)
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