NTSB Reports: December 2014

The unregistered aircraft was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain at an unknown time. The private pilot was fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed. The accident pilot was last observed flying the single-seat gyrocopter at about 1350 on the day of the accident. The wreckage was subsequently located the following day about 0915, about 750 feet east of the departure airports Runway 26 threshold. The private pilot held a rating for single-engine land-based airplanes.

Key Takeaways:

• A significant number of incidents involved engine power loss or other mechanical failures (e.g., hydraulic, pitch trim), often leading to forced or off-airport landings and substantial aircraft damage.
• Several accidents were characterized by a loss of control shortly after takeoff, frequently involving steep turns or nose-low attitudes that resulted in fatal impacts with terrain.
• Other notable occurrences included a fatal mid-air collision, multiple runway excursions during takeoff or landing, and collisions with obstacles during emergency landings.

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