Magni M24C, G-CGRT, 3 February 2011

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
3 February 2011
Aircraft type:
Magni M24C
Location:
Rufforth Airfield, Yorkshire
Registration:
G-CGRT

Magni M24C, G-CGRT

Summary:

During a normal rotor pre-rotation in gusty wind conditions, the aircraft became airborne prior to the main rotor achieving full rpm and the pilot lost control of the aircraft The pilot had experience of flying gyroplanes in the strong wind conditions but on a different type.

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Published 10 December 2014