N726CA

Substantial
Serious

ROTORSPORT CAVALONS/N: RSUK-V00426

Accident Details

Date
Monday, October 7, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR25LA005
Location
Chico, CA
Event ID
20241008195278
Coordinates
39.745952, -121.802710
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent descent and subsequent collision with trees.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROTORSPORT
Serial Number
RSUK-V00426
Engine Type
4-cycle
Model / ICAO
CAVALONCLON
Aircraft Type
Gyroplane
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
CAVALON

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KUPERMAN DAVID B
Address
PO BOX 6132
City
CHICO
State / Zip Code
CA 95927-6132
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# WPR25LA005