Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA256
Location
Greencastle, IN
Event ID
20250717200563
Coordinates
39.633528, -86.813806
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 failure to maintain pitch control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inexperience in the accident gyroplane.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
VANDEVENTER GEORGE W JR
Address
8290 E KYLE AVE
City
TERRE HAUTE
State / Zip Code
IN 47805-9642
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# CEN25LA256