N40CTAutoGyro CAVALON2026-05-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

AutoGyro CAVALONS/N: V00300

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
NTSB Number
WPR26LA194
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Event ID
20260518203008
Coordinates
37.460000, -122.120000
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 directional control during the landing roll, in gusting crosswind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AutoGyro
Serial Number
V00300
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2018
Model / ICAO
CAVALONCLON
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
CAVALON

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TOEPPEN CHRIS P
Address
36 FAIRVIEW AVE
City
ATHERTON
State / Zip Code
CA 94027-5427
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# WPR26LA194