RICHARD B CARPENTER AR-1
Brooksville, FL — October 21, 2019
Event Information
| Date | October 21, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA20CA044 |
| Event ID | 20191021X42408 |
| Location | Brooksville, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.47361, -82.45556 |
| Airport | Brooksville-Tampa Bay Rgnl |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | RICHARD B CARPENTER |
| Model | AR-1 |
| 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 attain the proper rotor speed before takeoff, which resulted in the rotor blade striking the rudder. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner.
Full Narrative
The gyroplane pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll, the rotor "flapped" and struck the rudder. He aborted the takeoff and taxied to the ramp without further incident.
The gyroplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the gyroplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot added that he did not configure the rotor speed according to the manufacturer's recommended value prior to takeoff and should have followed the checklist.
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.