CircumFlightN800YA Camille E Patch CALIDUS accident
NTSB WPR23LA227 · 2023-06-09 · Jerome, ID · near JER
Docket — crew, injuries and powerplant
Factual narrative
The gyroplane pilot reported that, during the landing, the gyroplane began to veer left. He applied right rudder to counteract this, but the gyroplane rolled over to the right and came to rest on the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the rudder, horizontal stabilizer, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the gyroplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in rollover. The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident.
Circumstances
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather conditions
- Visual Meteorological Cond
- Light condition
- Day
- Sky condition
- NONE
- Ceiling (ft)
- 0
- Visibility (sm)
- 10
- Wind direction
- 0
- Temperature (F)
- 68
- Nearest airport
- JEROME COUNTY
- Distance from field
- 0.0
- Airport elevation
- 4053
Aircraft
| Registration | Make | Model | Damage | FAR part |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N800YA | CAMILLE E PATCH | CALIDUS | SUBS | 091 |
Sequence of events
| # | Occurrence | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landing-landing roll Loss of control on ground defining | Cruise |