BREWER SPORTCOPTER VOTEX M
Sikeston, MO — June 5, 2015
Event Information
| Date | June 5, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN15CA261 |
| Event ID | 20150608X22816 |
| Location | Sikeston, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.89889, -89.56167 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | BREWER |
| Model | SPORTCOPTER VOTEX M |
| Category | GYRO |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot inadvertently reducing engine power to the idle position while maneuvering at a low altitude.
Full Narrative
While maneuvering the gyroplane at a low altitude, the pilot inadvertently moved the engine throttle to idle. The pilot initially thought his engine had lost power and proceeded to set up for a forced landing. During the attempted forced landing, the pilot instinctively applied engine power to soften the landing, and the engine responded appropriately. The right main landing gear contacted the terrain, and the gyroplane rolled over. The gyroplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and vertical stabilizer. The pilot stated there were no mechanical issues or anomalies noted with the gyroplane. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.