# NTSB Accident ERA19FA034
> **Autogyro Cavalon** · 2018-10-30 · Sebring, FL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA19FA034
- **Event ID:** 20181030X64550
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2018-10-30
- **Location:** Sebring, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 27.480556, -81.480278
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Autogyro
- **Model:** Cavalon
- **Registration:** N198LT
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to operate the gyroplane in an unairworthy condition, which resulted in the cyclic pitch control disconnecting in flight. Contributing was the pilot's inability to maintain control of the helicopter utilizing the published emergency procedure.

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