Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Sacramento, California
Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms
http://registry.faa.gov/N5249H
Analysis
The pilot reported that this was his first flight in the accident gyroplane. He added that, during takeoff from runway 15, which was 6,001 ft long by 100 ft wide, he centered the gyroplane on the runway and increased engine rpm and rotor speed. Around 120 rotor rpm during the takeoff roll, he pulled back on the cyclic. Due to his injuries sustained in the accident, he does not recall what occurred afterward.
The gyroplane came to rest on its right side on the right side of the runway and sustained substantial damage to the empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the gyroplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 5 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 260° at 7 knots. The same automated station reported that, about 15 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 330° at 5 knots. The gyrocopter was departing runway 15.
Probable Cause and Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Findings
Aircraft
Directional control - Not attained/maintained (Cause)
Personnel issues
Aircraft control - Pilot (Cause)
Total experience w/ equipment - Pilot
Environmental issues
Tailwind - Effect on operation (Factor)
Crosswind - Effect on operation (Factor)
Factual Information
History of Flight
Takeoff
Loss of control on ground (Defining event)
Roll over
Accident Number: GAA18CA213
Date & Time: 04/12/2018, 1700 PDT
Registration: N5249H
Aircraft: HAWLEY RICHARD A1B
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal
The pilot reported that this was his first flight in the accident gyroplane. He added that, during takeoff from runway 15, which was 6,001 ft long by 100 ft wide, he centered the gyroplane on the runway and increased engine rpm and rotor speed. Around 120 rotor rpm during the takeoff roll, he pulled back on the cyclic. He further added that, due to his injuries sustained in the accident, he does not recall what occurred afterwards.
The gyroplane came to rest on its right side on the right side of the runway and sustained substantial damage to the empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the gyroplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 5 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 260° at 7 knots. The same automated station reported that, about 15 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 330° at 5 knots. The gyrocopter was departing runway 15.
Pilot Information
Certificate: Sport Pilot
Age: 58, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Single
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: Lap Only
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Sport Pilot
Last FAA Medical Exam: 07/26/2000
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 04/07/2018
Flight Time: (Estimated) 76 hours (Total, all aircraft), 60 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 13 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 8 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Manufacturer: HAWLEY RICHARD
Registration: N5249H
Model/Series: A1B NO SERIES
Aircraft Category: Gyroplane
Year of Manufacture: 1991
Amateur Built: Yes
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental Light Sport
Serial Number: 1735
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 1
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 01/10/2018, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 750 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 51 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Rotax
ELT: Not installed
Engine Model/Series: 532
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 64 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KLHM, 122 ft msl
Observation Time: 2355 UTC
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Direction from Accident Site: 163°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 7000 ft agl
Temperature/Dew Point: 16°C / 1°C
Lowest Ceiling:
Visibility: 10 Miles
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 7 knots, 260°
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting: 30.26 inches Hg
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Lincoln, CA (LHM)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Lincoln, CA (LHM)
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 1700 PDT
Type of Airspace: Class G
Airport Information
Airport: LINCOLN RGNL/KARL HARDER FIELD (LHM)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 121 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 15
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 6001 ft / 100 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: None
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 Minor
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Minor
Latitude, Longitude: 38.914167, -121.353056 (est)
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