N40CT is a 2018 Autogyro Gmbh CAVALON. It is a rotorcraft with 2 seats, powered by a Rotax 914UL rated at 115 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Atherton, CA. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in May 2018. It has been registered to its current owner since Apr 2018. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 8 years old
- 1 of 54 Autogyro Gmbh CAVALON
2018
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The pilot of the gyrocopter reported that during his approach to land on runway 31, the reported wind information indicated a gusting crosswind from the left. On final approach the gyrocopter required left stick and right rudder inputs to remain lined up with the runway. The pilot queried the air traffic control tower for the current wind conditions prior to landing, and was told 250° at 13 knots, gusting to 20 knots. The pilot intended to touch down with the left main landing gear wheel first, however, a wind gust pushed the gyrocopter to the right and the right main landing gear wheel “came down hard.” The pilot released the crosswind correction input and moved the control stick to the center, and the gyrocopter continued toward the right side of the runway. The gyrocopter subsequently exited the right side of the runway, rolled over and came to rest on its right side. The fuselage and main rotor driveshaft were substantially damaged.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
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