NONE · Rhoads Autogyro MTO Sport · 2018-05-21 · San Manuel, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR18LA158
Event ID
20180531X25340
Type
Accident
Date
2018-05-21
Location
San Manuel, AZ, USA
Coordinates
32.635276, -110.64167
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Rhoads
Model
Autogyro MTO Sport
Registration
N574BR
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The fracture of the propeller hub due to corrosion pitting along the propeller blade root seat, which led to cracking that was propagated due to high-cycle fatigue.