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November 28, 2024

NTSB Final Report: Rotorsport UK LTD Cavalon

During The Three Months Before The Accident Flight, The Gyroplane Was In Maintenance And The Pilot Had Not Flown

Analysis: The sport pilot, who was also the owner of the gyroplane, had about 120 total hours of flight experience, all of which was in the accident gyroplane. During the three months before the accident flight, the gyroplane was in maintenance and the pilot had not flown. Surveillance video captured the accident sequence, and showed the aircraft in the initial climb. It  leveled off briefly before resuming its climb while displaying a significant left yaw. Shortly thereafter, the aircraft rolled to the right about 360° and impacted the runway.

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