Autogyro CAVALON Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 5 events recorded from 2018 to 2022.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2022 | El Monte, CA | N1688B | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s diverted attention during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control. |
| Oct 18, 2021 | Stroud, OK | N419LB | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s lack of experience in the gyroplane and his decision to takeoff with a tailwind. As a result, the gyroplane did not generate enough lift t…The pilot’s lack of experience in the gyroplane and his decision to takeoff with a tailwind. As a result, the gyroplane did not generate enough lift to takeoff before it struck a barbed wire fence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to wear a seatbelt, which would have reduced his level of injury. |
| Jun 16, 2021 | Collinsville, TX | N46JS | Incident | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to the failure of both fuel pumps, which resulted in fuel starvation. The reason for the failure of both fuel pumps…The total loss of engine power due to the failure of both fuel pumps, which resulted in fuel starvation. The reason for the failure of both fuel pumps could not be determined based on available evidence. |
| Aug 15, 2019 | Shelton, WA | N477AG | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to initiate the takeoff roll with inadequate rotor speed, and his failure to follow the published takeoff procedures, which result…The pilot’s failure to initiate the takeoff roll with inadequate rotor speed, and his failure to follow the published takeoff procedures, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with the ground. |
| Oct 30, 2018 | Sebring, FL | N198LT | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's improper decision to operate the gyroplane in an unairworthy condition, which resulted in the cyclic pitch control disconnecting in flight…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. |