KORRISON TOM SPARROW HAWK
Spanish Fork, UT — September 7, 2012
Event Information
| Date | September 7, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA404 |
| Event ID | 20120907X51509 |
| Location | Spanish Fork, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.14139, -111.66111 |
| Airport | Spanish Fork - Springville |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | KORRISON TOM |
| Model | SPARROW HAWK |
| 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 failure to maintain directional control of the gyroplane during an aborted takeoff.
Full Narrative
The private pilot, who held an airplane single engine land rating, had been taking dual instruction in a gyroplane. During the takeoff portion of his first solo flight in the gyroplane, it began drifting toward the edge of the runway. Although the pilot initiated an abort and tried to realign the gyroplane with the runway, his control inputs resulted in the gyroplane rolling onto its side, whereupon it sustained substantial damage. According to the pilot, there was no indication of any mechanical malfunction. Wind conditions were calm.
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.