# NTSB Accident CEN11CA336
> **REED RODERICK KB3 GYROPLANE** · 2011-05-14 · Scott, LA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN11CA336
- **Event ID:** 20110514X05745
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2011-05-14
- **Location:** Scott, LA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.276945, -92.152778
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** REED RODERICK
- **Model:** KB3 GYROPLANE
- **Registration:** UNREG
- **FAR Part:** 103
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's poor decision to takeoff with a tailwind which resulted in a runway excursion.

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