JOHN ROSCOE AUTOGYRO CAVALON
Casa Grande, AZ — November 19, 2017
Event Information
| Date | November 19, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA049 |
| Event ID | 20171118X15936 |
| Location | Casa Grande, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.95361, -111.76945 |
| Airport | CASA GRANDE MUNI |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | JOHN ROSCOE |
| Model | AUTOGYRO CAVALON |
| Category | GYRO |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in loss of directional control and a subsequent runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during landing, the right wheel touched down first on the runway and the gyroplane veered to the right. He added that, the "aircraft bounced from one wheel to the other" multiple times until the main rotor blade struck the runway. The gyroplane then rolled to the right, slid off the runway and came to rest on its left side. A post-crash fire ignited in the engine compartment and consumed the gyroplane.
The gyroplane was destroyed.
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.