UNREGRotor Flight Dynamics Dominator2024-11-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

Rotor Flight Dynamics DominatorS/N: Unknown

Summary

On November 15, 2024, a Rotor Flight Dynamics Dominator (UNREG) was involved in an accident near Gilbert, MN. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A total loss of engine power and subsequent autorotation to a swamp, that resulted in a rollover. Contributing to the pilot’s delayed egression from the gyroplane, was the lack of a restraint system cutting device.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA046. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft UNREG.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 15, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN25LA046
Location
Gilbert, MN
Event ID
20241121195531
Coordinates
47.422724, -92.477146
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A total loss of engine power and subsequent autorotation to a swamp, that resulted in a rollover. Contributing to the pilot’s delayed egression from the gyroplane, was the lack of a restraint system cutting device.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROTOR FLIGHT DYNAMICS
Serial Number
Unknown
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
DominatorAC4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN25LA046