# NTSB Accident WPR13FA393
> **STUART VORTEX** · 2013-08-31 · Scappoose, OR, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR13FA393
- **Event ID:** 20130901X04803
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2013-08-31
- **Location:** Scappoose, OR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.764999, -122.863609
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** STUART
- **Model:** VORTEX
- **Registration:** N43259
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The student pilot's unintentional takeoff followed by his failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s lack of both flight training and flight experience and his lack of a solo endorsement.

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