NTSB Reports: July 2015

At about 1225 Central time, the gyrocopter was destroyed when it collided with power lines while maneuvering. The solo private pilot sustained serious injuries. Visual conditions prevailed.The gyrocopter had impacted 30-foot-high power lines, breaking two of them. The pilot's headgear showed thermal damage to the faceshield and soot was evident inside of the shield and around the face relief of the helmet, consistent with electrical arcing. The engine appeared to be mostly intact and fuel was present.

Key Takeaways:

• A significant number of incidents involved partial or total loss of engine power, frequently leading to forced landings or uncontrolled impacts with terrain and obstacles.
• Collisions with ground hazards such as power lines, trees, and other vehicles were common, often occurring during maneuvering, takeoff, or forced landing attempts.
• Several accidents stemmed from a loss of aircraft control, including issues during post-maintenance test flights, difficult takeoffs/landings, or while taxiing.

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