AUTOGYRO CAVALON
Palo Alto, CA, May 13, 2026
Event Information
| Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Palo Alto, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Airport | Palo Alto Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | WPR26LA194 |
| Event ID | 20260518203008 |
Aircraft
| Make | AUTOGYRO |
| Model | CAVALON |
| Registration # | N40CT |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, in gusting crosswind conditions.
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.