AUTOGYRO CAVALON
El Monte, CA — March 23, 2022
Event Information
| Date | March 23, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR22LA134 |
| Event ID | 20220328104846 |
| Location | El Monte, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.05096, -118.02054 |
| Airport | SAN GABRIEL VALLEY |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | AUTOGYRO |
| Model | CAVALON |
| 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’s diverted attention during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
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.