AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK Calidus, G-CPTR

Gyroplane rolled onto its side during takeoff due to inappropriate control inputs, Popham Airfield, Hampshire, 10 August 2017.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
14 December 2017
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
10 August 2017
Aircraft type:
Rotorsport UK Calidus
Location:
Popham Airfield, Hampshire
Registration:
G-CPTR

Summary:

The control stick was moved to the aft position during the takeoff run, the rotors struck the ground and the gyroplane rolled onto its side.

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Rotorsport UK Calidus, G-CPTR 12-17

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Published 14 December 2017