Rotorsport UK Calidus, G-CGJD, 23 January 2013

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
23 January 2013
Aircraft type:
Rotorsport UK Calidus
Location:
Kirkbride Airfield, Cumbria
Registration:
G-CGJD

Summary:

The pilot was landing the gyroplane on Runway 10 at Kirkbride Airfield, in fine weather and light wind conditions. He executed the flare slightly early, causing the gyroplane to enter an extended float just above the runway. It then dropped to the surface, bounced and rolled over to the right. Although the gyroplane was damaged, the pilot suffered only light bruising.

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Rotorsport UK Calidus G-CGJD 04-13.pdf (171.35 kb)

Published 10 December 2014