SCOTT TAYLOR ECLIPSE 10
Kanab, UT — November 21, 2018
Event Information
| Date | November 21, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA077 |
| Event ID | 20181126X72716 |
| Location | Kanab, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.04694, -112.78000 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SCOTT TAYLOR |
| Model | ECLIPSE 10 |
| Category | GYRO |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from an unimproved dirt road.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during takeoff, from an unimproved soft dirt road, the tires started to "dig in" and the gyroplane veered left, he over corrected, and the gyroplane rolled onto its left side.
The gyroplane sustained substantial damage to the tailboom, and mast.
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.