CURTIS LUND VORTEX
Spanish Fork, UT — May 4, 2017
Event Information
| Date | May 4, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA259 |
| Event ID | 20170504X01932 |
| Location | Spanish Fork, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.14472, -111.66695 |
| Airport | SPANISH FORK-SPRINGVILLE-WOODH |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CURTIS LUND |
| Model | VORTEX |
| Category | GYRO |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that he flared too high, landed hard, and the gyroplane tipped over on its right side. He added that he evacuated the gyroplane before a post-impact fire ensued and destroyed the gyroplane.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the gyroplane 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.