AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK MTOsport, G-CGPG

Low-level windshear caused gyroplane to veer on landing and rotor struck the ground, Crouch Farm Strip, Swanley, Kent, 27 July 2017.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 12 October 2017

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 27 July 2017
• Aircraft type: Rotorsport UK MTOsport
• Location: Crouch Farm Strip, Swanley, Kent
• Registration: G-CGPG

Summary:

While landing, the gyroplane veered left and the pilot was unable to prevent the rotor from striking the ground. The pilot’s assessment is that he experienced windshear at low level and this was caused by an adjacent crop.

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Rotorsport UK MTOsport, G-CGPG 10-17

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Published 12 October 2017