Incident report
AutoGyro Cavalon crash near Long Island MacArthur Airport, Ronkonkoma, New York, United States
minor2026-08-30
Summary
The gyroplane aborted its take-off from runway 24 at Long Island MacArthur Airport after the main rotor struck the tail. The pilot, the sole occupant, was unhurt. Wind at the time was from 230 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 20.
Incident details
Date
2026-08-30
Location
Long Island MacArthur Airport, Ronkonkoma, New York, United States
Aircraft
Registration
N203AG
Operator
Operator type
private
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Occupants
1
Probable cause
Phase of flight
takeoff
Weather
WIND GUSTING TO 20KT
Source
FAA ASIAS ↗40.7952, -73.1002
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Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceFAA ASIAS
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