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AutoGyro helicopter accidents

Safety record and accident history for AutoGyro helicopters, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.

Total incidents
21
Confirmed fatalities
6
Fatal incidents
6
Fatal rate
28.6%
Most affected models
Probable causes
Pilot error7 incidents
Mechanical failure5 incidents
Weather5 incidents
Under investigation2 incidents

How many AutoGyro helicopter crashes have there been?

This database holds 21 incidents involving AutoGyro helicopters, from 2013 to 2026. The worst year was 2026, with 5. They account for 6 recorded deathsacross 6 fatal accidents.

A high count reflects how many of a manufacturer's aircraft are flying, not how safe they are. Comparing manufacturers needs flight hours, which are not published for most of the world.

Which AutoGyro model crashes most often?

The AutoGyro MTOsport appears most often, with 10 incidents, then the AutoGyro Cavalon with 8.

What causes AutoGyro helicopter accidents?

Where a cause was established, the most common is pilot error, in 7 accidents.

DateLocationModelFatalitiesSeverityCauseSource
2026-09-17🇺🇸Kaplan, United StatesMTOsport—seriousMechanical failureFAA ASIAS ↗
2026-08-30🇺🇸Long Island MacArthur Airport, Ronkonkoma, United StatesCavalon—minorPilot errorFAA ASIAS ↗
2026-08-27🇺🇸Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport, United StatesCavalon—minorPilot errorFAA ASIAS ↗
2026-05-13🇺🇸Palo Alto, United StatesCavalon—unknownUnder investigationNTSB ↗
2026-03-12🇿🇦Potgietersrus Airport, Mokopane, South AfricaMTOsport1fatalMechanical failureSACAA
2024-10-12🇦🇪Al Jazirah Airport, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab EmiratesMTOsport—seriousPilot errorGCAA
2024-02-27🇭🇺Budaörs, HungaryCavalon—minorMechanical failureTSB Hungary ↗
2023-10-13🇳🇱Hilversum, NetherlandsCavalon—minorWeatherDutch Safety ↗
2023-07-09🇦🇹Bregenz, AustriaCavalon—seriousUnder investigationORF Vorarlbe ↗
2022-12-19🇺🇸Benson, United StatesCavalon—minorPilot errorNTSB CAROL ↗
2022-02-25🇵🇹Benavente, PortugalMTOsport—minorMechanical failureGPIAAF ↗
2020-11-19🇰🇪Isinya, KenyaMTOSport 20101fatalPilot errorKenya AAID ↗
2020-11-12🇬🇧Avoch, United KingdomCavalon1fatalUnknownNTSB ↗
2020-08-16🇦🇹Gnas, AustriaMTOsport—minorWire strikeKleine Zeitu ↗
2020-05-27🇬🇧Rufforth Airfield, near York, North Yorkshire, United KingdomMTOsport—minorWeatherAAIB ↗
2019-04-20🇭🇺Epöl, HungaryMT-03 Eagle1fatalPilot errorHíradó ↗
2019-03-17🇸🇪Sjobo, SwedenMTOsport—minorWeatherExpressen ↗
2018-07-21🇫🇮20 km east of Kilpisjarvi, Enontekio, FinlandMTOsport1fatalWeatherAIBN ↗
2015-12-09🇦🇪off Skydive Dubai Palm Dropzone, United Arab EmiratesMTOsport1fatalPilot errorGCAA ↗
2015-09-13🇬🇱Isortoq reindeer station, GreenlandMTOsport—seriousMechanical failureHCLJ ↗
2013-03-03🇩🇰Ringsted Airfield, DenmarkCalidus—seriousWeatherHCLJ ↗
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