Auto-Gyro Cavalon
Benson, AZ — December 19, 2022
Event Information
| Date | December 19, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Benson, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.99944, -110.35797 |
| Airport | Benson Municpal |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA085 |
| Event ID | 20230109106555 |
Aircraft
| Make | Auto-Gyro |
| Model | Cavalon |
| Registration # | N518DT |
| Category | HELI |
| 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
A loss of directional control on takeoff, which resulted in the collapse of the nose wheel strut and a runway excursion.
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.