# NTSB CHI08CA062: McGuire RAF2000, N1702A, Valparaiso, IN, January 6, 2008 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: January 6, 2008, 16:40 local (22:40 UTC) - Place: Valparaiso, IN - Coordinates: 41.453334, -87.007225 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.4533&lon=-87.0072&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 1 minor, 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report March 31, 2008 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: South Bend, IN - NTSB case key (mKey): 67478 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI08CA062 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/67478/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA062 ## Probable cause The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll. A factor was the gusting crosswind. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Wind: gusts](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034045): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Not specified (probable cause); cases with it: [Mcguire Robert T RAF-200, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034045/cases.md?model=056150K), [All aircraft, 1,199 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034045/cases.md) - [Wind: crosswind](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Not specified (probable cause); cases with it: [Mcguire Robert T RAF-200, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040/cases.md?model=056150K), [All aircraft, 1,008 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: crosswind correction](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062030): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Mcguire Robert T RAF-200, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062030/cases.md?model=056150K), [All aircraft, 184 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062030/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Mcguire Robert T RAF-200, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=056150K), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Abnormal runway contact](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090); cases with it: [Mcguire Robert T RAF-200, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md?model=056150K), [All aircraft, 1,506 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md) ## Analysis The gyroplane received substantial damage when it rolled onto its left side during landing. The gyroplane's main rotor struck the runway, causing the cabin enclosure to roll over about two times before coming to rest on its right side. The pilot reported that the approach was normal, with touchdown on both main wheels. He stated that he reduced power, and then felt the right main wheel come off of the ground. He stated that he attempted to correct by moving the cyclic control to the right and forward, but the gyroplane rolled to its left. The wind conditions reported were from 20 degrees right of runway heading at 15 knots, gusting to 21 knots. ## Factual narrative The gyroplane was substantially damaged when it rolled onto its left side during landing. The gyroplane's main rotor struck the runway causing the cabin enclosure to roll over about two times before coming to rest on its right side. The pilot reported that the approach was normal with touchdown on both main wheels. He stated that he reduced power and then felt the right main wheel come off of the ground. He stated that he attempted to correct by moving the cyclic control to the right and forward, but the aircraft proceeded to roll to its left. The wind conditions reported were from 20 degrees right of runway heading at 15 knots gusting to 21 knots. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N1702A](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1702A-2018-09-13), registration cancelled 2018-09-13, S/N H2-03-14-577, built 2004 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: McGuire RAF2000 - Registry model: [Mcguire Robert T RAF-200](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcguire-robert-t-raf-200) (registry code 056150K) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Subaru ALL MDLS A/B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/subaru-all-mdls-a-b) (registry code 59050, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Gyroplane, amateur-built - Serial number: H2-03-14-577 - Engines: Subaru Subaru reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special) - Departed: VPZ, VALPARAISO, IN - Airport: VPZ, Dummy, runway 18, 4,001 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 54; injuries: minor; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3; last flight review August 1, 2006; seat: left; flight hours: 294 total, 154 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 200° at 15 knots, gusting 21 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 1,600 ft broken - Temperature: 59 °F, dew point 54 °F - Altimeter: 29.77 inHg - Observed at: VPZ ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20080106010949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080106010949A), Jan 6, 2008: Amtr RAF2000, Valparaiso, IN, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft flipped over after touch down on runway. Pilot stated that a gust of wind caused the aircraft to flip. From the NTSB's public API. 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