# NTSB GAA19CA077: Scott Taylor Eclipse 10, N512EA, Kanab, UT, November 21, 2018 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: November 21, 2018, 16:00 local (23:00 UTC) - Place: Kanab, UT - Coordinates: 37.046943, -112.779998 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=37.0469&lon=-112.7800&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Takeoff: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report September 26, 2019 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: General Aviation Accidents - Parties: FAA - NTSB case key (mKey): 98697 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=GAA19CA077 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/98697/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=98697 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA077 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from an unimproved dirt road. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Scott Taylor ECLIPSE 10, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=05635O8), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Scott Taylor ECLIPSE 10, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=05635O8), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) - [Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surface: soft surface](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03023020): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Effect on operation; cases with it: [Scott Taylor ECLIPSE 10, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03023020/cases.md?model=05635O8), [All aircraft, 264 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03023020/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Takeoff: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Scott Taylor ECLIPSE 10, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=05635O8), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) - [Takeoff: Attempted remediation/recovery](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/060); cases with it: [Scott Taylor ECLIPSE 10, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/060/sequence.md?model=05635O8), [All aircraft, 1,422 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/060/sequence.md) - [Takeoff: Roll over](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/097); cases with it: [Scott Taylor ECLIPSE 10, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/097/sequence.md?model=05635O8), [All aircraft, 261 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/097/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported that, during takeoff from an unimproved soft, dirt road, the tires started to "dig in," and the gyroplane veered left, he overcorrected, and the gyroplane rolled onto its left side. The gyroplane sustained substantial damage to the tailboom and mast. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the gyroplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Factual narrative The pilot reported that, during takeoff, from an unimproved soft dirt road, the tires started to "dig in" and the gyroplane veered left, he over corrected, and the gyroplane rolled onto its left side. The gyroplane sustained substantial damage to the tailboom, and mast. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the gyroplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N512EA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N512EA), registered now, S/N 05164841014 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: SCOTT TAYLOR ECLIPSE 10 - Registry model: [Scott Taylor ECLIPSE 10](https://openairdocs.org/model/scott-taylor-eclipse-10) (registry code 05635O8) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Rotax 914UL](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-914ul) (registry code 55553, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Gyroplane, amateur-built - Serial number: 05164841014 - Year built: 2016 - Airframe hours: 284 - Engines: Rotax 914UL 115 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special) - Last inspection: Condition, November 20, 2018 - Departed: 1L8, Hurricane, UT - Destination: Kanab, UT - Flight plan: VFR - Equipment: Electronic primary flight display, ADS-B ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 58; injuries: none; sport pilot; medical: class 3, unknown ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 140° at 9 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 61 °F, dew point 14 °F - Altimeter: 30.18 inHg - Observed at: KKNB, 12 nm away ## Docket (2 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on March 25, 2019, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=98697. 3.0 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 2.5 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40471357&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Master.PDF - Accident Picture (item 2, .PDF, 1 photo, 563 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40471358&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Accident%20Picture-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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