MINR · Autogyro CALIDUS · 2018-07-07 · Tacoma, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR18LA190
Event ID
20180710X90119
Type
Accident
Date
2018-07-07
Location
Tacoma, WA, USA
Coordinates
47.272499, -122.576667
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Autogyro
Model
CALIDUS
Registration
N623AG
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to properly configure the gyrocopter for takeoff, which resulted in it developing high speed and led to a subsequent loss of control.