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Aviation accident ANC02FA064

1 fatal · DENZER RAF 2000 · 2002-06-29 · PALMER, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number
ANC02FA064
Event ID
20020712X01113
Type
Accident
Date
2002-06-29
Location
PALMER, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.594722, -149.088882

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
DENZER
Model
RAF 2000
Registration
N435PR
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's abrupt liftoff during takeoff, and his failure to correct a pilot-induced-oscillation during takeoff initial climb which resulted in the main rotor blades striking the tail mounted rudder, and an in-flight loss of control. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in a gyroplane.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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